November 2007

November 2007

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) today released aerial photographs of the Olympic Park, showing the progress that has been made to clean and clear the area.

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The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) announced today that Make Architects with PTW and Ove Arup and Partners have been appointed to design the Handball Arena.

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The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games has finalised a deal with the Royal Mint to issue a new commemorative £2 coin for 2008 celebrating the centenary of the 1908 London Olympic Games.

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The Museum of London archaeology team has found the first evidence of the first Londoners and Romans on the Olympic Park.

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London 2012 today outlines the sustainability framework to drive its plans in the preparation, staging and legacy of the Games in 2012.

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The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) today reported that a huge number of UK businesses are interested in work helping to deliver the venues and infrastructure for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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The ODA today published findings from its investigation into the warehouse fire that occurred last week in the north of the Olympic Park during demolition work.

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The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) today announced the world-class team selected to design the Basketball Arena, one of the key temporary venues for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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The shortlisted teams competing to design a key cluster of venues and facilities in the north of the Olympic Park have been announced by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) today.

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More than 500 schools around the country have already signed up for the ‘VeloDream’ competition – a UK schools competition launched by the ODA for pupils to design their own dream Olympic cycling venues of the future.

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The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) today unveiled the design for the Olympic Stadium, the flagship venue for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The ODA also plan to start the construction of the venue ahead of schedule.

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The Olympic Park powerlines project accelerated this week with over a third of cabling and equipment now installed in the underground tunnels beneath the Park.

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Stephen Powell is today announced as Creative Director for London 2012 Handover Ceremonies, staged as part of the Beijing 2008 Closing Ceremonies. Stephen is Creative Director at Lanternhouse International, the Cumbria based live arts performance company.

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