The webcam will show updated images of the Velodrome throughout the day and is accessible via the London 2012 website at http://www.london2012.com/plans/olympic-park/webcams/velodrome.php
The Velodrome webcam is the latest in a line of webcams on different venues across the Olympic Park which enable the public to see progress on site for themselves.
The Velodrome site was visited this week by British cyclist Paul Manning, Gold medallist in the Team Pursuit at the Beijing 2008 Games. A video blog of Paul Manning’s visit to the Velodrome site can be viewed at http://www.london2012.com/blog/2009/08/12/track-rider-to-track-maker.php
Paul Manning said: 'Winning Gold and being part of such a successful team in Beijing was an amazing experience so it was great to visit the London Velodrome site where I hope Team GB will continue to hit Gold in 2012. I was hugely impressed by the progress that has already been made on site and the new webcam will be a great way to see the Velodrome continue to take shape.'
ODA Velodrome Project Sponsor Richard Arnold said: 'The Velodrome will be another landmark new venue in the Olympic Park delivering a world-class stage for elite athletes in 2012 and the legacy of first-class facilities to help create the next generation of Olympic champions. Good progress is already being made on site and this new webcam will give the public a front-row view as we start to see the striking architecture of the Velodrome take shape in the coming months.'
The 6,000 seat Velodrome and adjacent BMX track will host the Olympic and track cycling and BMX events, and Paralympic track cycling events in 2012. After the Games, the legacy Velodrome will be used by elite athletes and the local community and will include a café, bike hire and cycle workshop facilities. The venue design includes a 360 degree concourse level offering fantastic views over the Olympic Park, and out to the London skyline.
After the 2012 Games, a road cycle circuit and mountain bike course will be added to the Velodrome and BMX circuit to create a legacy VeloPark that will combine cycling facilities across all disciplines in one cycling ‘hub’. The legacy VeloPark will be owned, funded and operated by Lee Valley Regional Park Authority. The construction of the VeloPark facilities includes funding from Lee Valley Regional Park Authority (LVRPA), Sport England, Transport for London (TfL), and the London Marathon Charitable Trust (LMCT).
Shaun Dawson, Chief Executive of Lee Valley Regional Park Authority (LVRPA), said: “The VeloPark will be a fantastic resource for London and the South East after 2012, attracting cyclists of all levels and disciplines. As the owners, funders and operators of the VeloPark in legacy, Lee Valley Regional Park Authority will ensure it becomes a place where schoolchildren, clubs, groups and elite riders can train, race or just simply cycle for fun. This new webcam will enable the local community to follow the progress of the world class sporting venue they can personally experience following the Games.”
London Transport Commissioner, Peter Hendy, said: 'Transport for London is delighted to be contributing funding for the creation of the VeloPark. We are investing record amounts of money in cycling in the Capital, including the new Cycle Hire scheme and Cycle Superhighways, as part of the Mayor’s cycling revolution. After the Games this venue will deliver huge legacy value for both the local community and elite athletes and is the perfect place to nurture the stars of future Games.'
Charles Johnston, Sport England's Property Director, said: 'We are delighted that the public can now view the ongoing construction of the Velodrome, a facility we have invested in to secure a lasting legacy for generations of track and road cyclists, mountain bikers and BMX riders of all abilities. The VeloPark will become a beacon venue for cycling enthusiasts and, we hope, inspire even more people to join this fast-growing sport.'
David Golton, Chief Executive of the London Marathon Charitable Trust, said: 'LMCT is delighted to confirm its commitment to the provision of legacy facilities at the VeloPark. These facilities will help to achieve one of the objectives of the London 2012 Games - one which has been shared by the Trust for nearly 30 years – to ensure a lasting benefit for the whole community.'
Construction work on the Velodrome began on schedule in March and there are now more than 150 workers on site. The foundations of the venue have been completed and the first above ground structural elements are well underway with the 360 degree concourse level already taking shape. Work on the structural steelwork that will help form the distinct Velodrome shape is due to begin in the Autumn.
Notes to editors:
1. Images of Paul Manning’s visit to the Velodrome site, the latest construction progress, and the latest VeloPark design images can be downloaded at: http://mm.gettyimages.com/mm/nicePath/locog?nav=pr126970030
The Velodrome is being constructed by ISG who were also responsible for replacing the track at the Manchester Velodrome which led to the British team securing nine gold medals at the World Cycling Championships last year
The design team for the VeloPark is made up of Hopkins Architects, Expedition Engineering, BDSP and Grant Associates, who were appointed in 2007 following a design competition judged by leading names from the world of architecture and design as well as Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy.
The construction of the venues and infrastructure of the London 2012 Games is funded by the National Lottery through the Olympic Lottery Distributor, The Department for Culture, Media and Sport, the Mayor of London and the London Development Agency.
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