New urban park set to take shape

The Olympic Delivery Authority is seeking a contractor to undertake the landscaping work transform old industrial land into new open spaces, parklands and waterways in the northern section of the Olympic Park.

Forty hectares of land need to be prepared for the Games in 2012. The winning contractor will manage tree planting, create new wetland and other wildlife habitats, and install benches, lighting and drainage. They will also be responsible for building the temporary Olympic Concourse, which will link venues, entrances and parklands.

After the Games the contractor will be in charge of removing the concourse and replacing it with open meadows and parkland suitable for the local community. New allotments will also replace the Manor Garden allotments that were previously located on the site.

A similar contract for the south of the park will be issued in 2008.

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