London’s new urban park takes shape as ODA seeks landscape contractor for north of Olympic Park

The contractor for the north of the Park will be responsible for managing the transformation of former industrial land and landfill currently being cleared and cleaned, into new open spaces, parklands and waterways fit for the Games and legacy, including new allotments to replace the Manor Garden allotments previously on the site.

The ODA is looking for an experienced contractor with the capacity to manage the preparation of 40 hectares of land for Games time. This will include hard and soft landscape works including tree planting and the construction of the Olympic Concourse which will link all the venues, entrances and parklands.

The contract will also include creating new wetland and other wildlife habitats, installing permanent park furniture, lighting, irrigation and drainage. It’s expected that the appointed contractor will select and manage a number of specialist subcontractors. A similar contract for the south of the park will be issued in 2008

After the Games the landscape and public realm contractor will manage the transformation of the Olympic Park ready for legacy development, which will include removing the temporary Olympic Concourse to create meadows and lawns.

ODA Chief Executive David Higgins said:

‘This is an opportunity to help create an Olympic Park that is a fantastic backdrop to the Games and a catalyst to the regeneration of some of the most deprived parts of the country. We want to work with our contractors and designers to build a living and breathing park that excites the local community and sets the standard for the green spaces of the future.’

Notes to Editors
- More information on the north park landscape and public realm contract is available at the London 2012 Business Centre.

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