Olympic Park ‘powerlines’ project powers to the finish

The final pylon has now been removed from the Park. The two-year project provided more than 1,700 jobs and six major contracts were awarded, worth more than £200m in total.

ODA Chief Executive David Higgins said: ‘Removing the final overhead pylon from the Olympic Park site is a hugely symbolic moment as we begin to transform the skyline of east London for good.

‘This £250m project, delivered on time and to budget, has created new jobs for local people and business opportunities for a range of companies, and unlocks the Olympic Park landscape for the delivery of new homes, world-class sports venues and essential infrastructure.’

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