September 2008
Railway depot at heart of Olympic Park cleared to make way for new pedestrian bridge
30 September 2008
A railway depot at the heart of the Olympic Park has been completely cleared to make way for the construction of a new pedestrian land-bridge between the Aquatics Centre and the Olympic Stadium.
Former transport area cleared for construction
30 September 2008
A vital area at the heart of the Olympic Park has been completely cleared.
Olympic Park security guarding to boost local employment and training
26 September 2008
The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) today announced that its recently appointed security guarding contractor will work with the ODA and five Host Boroughs to help local residents access the new jobs created by plans to increase the security of the Olympic Park.
Olympic Park to be most inclusive and accessible to date
24 September 2008
The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has today announced that the Olympic Park, venues and infrastructure for the London 2012 Games will be the most inclusive and accessible to date.
Contractor appointed to deliver parklands for north of the Olympic Park
24 September 2008
The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) today announced the appointment of a contractor to manage the delivery of the northern section of parklands in the London 2012 Olympic Park, which will be one of the largest new urban parks of its kind in Europe for 150 years.
Beijing buzz draws record numbers to Olympic Park annual opening
22 September 2008
The buzz following the performance of Team GB and ParalympicGB at the Beijing 2008 Games brought record numbers to the London 2012 Olympic Park as it opened to the public for London Open House weekend for the second year running.
Strong progress continues on Olympic Stadium construction
19 September 2008
The Olympic Stadium has moved into the next sequence of construction as the supports are installed for the seating terraces and the concrete slab is poured to create the podium level.
New Olympic Park architecture unveiled as utilities work powers ahead
18 September 2008
New concept designs for a key piece of utilities infrastructure in the Olympic Park have been unveiled by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) along with new photos showing the progress being made in constructing the new utilities networks.
Historic homecoming of Paralympic Games begins as Capital receives Paralympic Flag in spectacular Closing Ceremony Handover from Beijing to London
17 September 2008
The countdown to the homecoming of the Paralympic Games was celebrated tonight in a high impact handover presentation segment by London during the spectacular Closing Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games.
LONDON MEDIA: School and college celebrations across London mark Paralympic Handover and herald the start of the London 2012 Education Programme
17 September 2008
An estimated 5,000 schools and colleges across the UK have taken up London 2012’s invitation to lead the celebrations and welcome the Paralympic Games home, on the day London Mayor Boris Johnson receives the Paralympic Flag during the Closing Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games.
School and college celebrations across the nation mark Paralympic Handover and herald the start of the London 2012 Education Programme
17 September 2008
An estimated 5,000 schools and colleges across the UK have taken up London 2012’s invitation to lead the celebrations and welcome the Paralympic Games home, on the day London Mayor Boris Johnson receives the Paralympic Flag during the Closing Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games.
Weymouth & Portland plans on course as construction work sails towards finishing line
16 September 2008
Construction work to enhance the sailing facilities at Weymouth & Portland for 2012 is racing towards the finishing line, the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) announced today.
Sebastian Coe, Chairman of the London 2012 Organising Committee, today praised the Beijing Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (BOCOG) for hosting a fantastic Paralympic Games.
Local children join London 2012 ‘Construction Crew’ programme
15 September 2008
The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has launched its ‘Construction Crew’ programme, enabling local school children to experience the work going into delivering the venues and infrastructure for the London 2012 Games.
London 2012 Pre-Games Training Camp Guide launched
15 September 2008
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) hosted a reception at the British Ambassador's residence in Beijing today to launch the London 2012 Pre-Games Training Camp Guide for the Paralympic Games.
Building work progressing on London 2012 Aquatics Centre foundations
12 September 2008
The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) today published new images showing work is progressing well on the foundations of the Aquatics Centre for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Olympic Park workforce reach new safety milestone
11 September 2008
The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) today announced that the Olympic Park workforce have achieved another million hours without a reportable accident, for the fifth time since the ODA gained possession of the Park in July 2007.
Shortlist announced for London 2012 Canoe/Kayak Slalom venue contract
10 September 2008
The contractors shortlisted to construct a world-class White Water Canoe Centre for the London 2012 Games and leave major sporting and leisure attraction in legacy were announced by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) today.
Five firms shortlisted to build London 2012 Handball Arena with multi-sports legacy
9 September 2008
The Olympic Delivery Authority today announced a five-strong shortlist of companies competing to build the London 2012 Handball Arena which will become a new multi-sports facility in legacy.
Olympic hero Chris Hoy unveils latest plans for London 2012 VeloPark
8 September 2008
Triple Beijing gold medal-winning Olympic hero Chris Hoy unveiled plans for new world-class cycling facilities in London for cyclists of all ages and abilities today as the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) released the latest designs for the London 2012 VeloPark.
Shortlist announced for 2012 rowing venue contract
4 September 2008
The contractors shortlisted to construct enhanced rowing and flatwater canoeing facilities for the London 2012 Games were announced by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) today.
London 2012 and the Trades Union Congress have agreed to continue to work together for an ‘inspirational’ Olympic and Paralympic Games with a sustainable legacy.
London 2012 appoints Deputy Chair of Nations and Regions Group
3 September 2008
Jonathan Edwards is today announced as Deputy Chair of the London 2012 Nations and Regions Group, to further enhance the profile and reach of the Group’s work.
