February 2007

February 2007

Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) Chief Executive David Higgins today told senior trade unionists that significant progress had been made in preparing for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games and stressed the importance of their support.

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Opportunities to deliver the structures, bridges, highways and associated infrastructure for the Olympic Park, in Games time and in legacy, were showcased to potential construction contractors today (Wednesday).

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Strategy will encourage spectators to travel to the Games by public transport, walking or cycling

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Media statement - IOC visit

26 February 2007

The information in today’s Evening Standard about the International Olympic Committee visit with the London 2012 Organising Committee later this week is misleading.

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This Sunday (25 February) marks exactly 2012 days to go to the start of the London 2012 Paralympic Games. At that time London and the whole of the UK will be the centre of the world's attention as the opening ceremony gets underway in the Olympic Stadium, in Stratford, London.

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Responding to feedback from the Transport Select Committee on the Olympic Transport Plan today the Olympic Delivery Authority said that it is on track to ensure that the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games will be the best connected ever and help make the Lower Lea Valley one of the best connected areas of the capital.

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Responding to feedback from the Transport Select Committee on the Olympic Transport Plan today (Tuesday) the Olympic Delivery Authority said that it is on track to ensure that the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games will be the best connected ever and help make the Lower Lea Valley one of the best connected areas of the capital.

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The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) and London Citizens have agreed to work together to promote decent wage levels within ODA contracts to deliver the venues and infrastructure for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.

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A design team competition for the Olympic VeloPark, one of the ‘Big 5’ permanent venues in the Olympic Park, was launched by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) today, underlining its strong commitment to design excellence and innovation.

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Weymouth and Portland are making waves to become one of the first venues ready for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.

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The London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games has appointed Dr Richard Budgett OBE as its Chief Medical Officer.

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The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games today hosted an "Arrivals and Departures" seminar for airport operators and other ports of entry about plans for the London 2012 Games and opportunities that the Games will bring.

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The ODA has today encouraged up-and-coming landscape and urban design practices to bid for a contract to design the regeneration of a key public walkway that runs through the Olympic Park.

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The Olympic Board held its regular meeting today. One of the items on the agenda was the Olympic Stadium.

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The plans for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games Aquatics Centre were showcased to potential construction contractors today.

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Project Moves to the 3D Phase – Demolish, Dig, Design

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The first phase of consultation on the Transport Plan for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games ended today, providing London 2012 with valuable early feedback on its plans to ensure that the Games are the best connected ever.

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London 2012 Commercial Director also outlines new Games sponsorship model and business benefits for UK companies

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