Construction on the Aquatics Centre will start ahead of schedule, the Olympic Delivery Authority announced today.
The sweeping roof of the venue is an innovative steel structure with a striking and robust aluminium covering.
Different types of timber cladding for the internal ceiling of the venue and the sides of the roof supports are currently being considered. The timber selected will be tested over the next 6-12 months to ensure it is suitable both during and after the Games before it is installed in 2010.
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Different types of timber cladding for the internal ceiling of the venue and the sides of the roof supports are currently being considered. The timber selected will be tested over the next 6-12 months to ensure it is suitable both during and after the Games before it is installed in 2010.
Read the full media release
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