Plans approved for Sailing venue

Weymouth and Portland Borough Council gave the green light to improvements including a new permanent slipway, more race-boat parking, and lifting and mooring facilities - creating world class facilities for use during and after the Games.

Olympic Delivery Authority Director of Property, Ralph Luck, said: "Securing planning approval is a significant step towards us delivering world-class sailing facilities that will benefit elite athletes and the local community alike before, during and long after the Games.

"Our plans for Weymouth and Portland are an excellent example of how the Games can act as a driver for wider regeneration, spreading sporting, social and economic benefits around the country."

27 June 2007