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Tuesday, September 09, 2008 9:18 AM

Olympic hero Chris Hoy unveils latest plans for London 2012 VeloPark

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. The VeloPark, to be based in the north of the Olympic Park, will include a 6,000 seat Velodrome to host the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic indoor track cycling events as well as a BMX circuit for Olympic events. After the Games, a road...
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Thursday, July 31, 2008 10:21 AM

Local residents get say on London 2012 VeloPark and Handball venues for Games and legacy

People living around the Olympic Park and a range of sports groups will be able to find out more and give their feedback on the plans for the London 2012 VeloPark and Handball Arena both for the Games and legacy. The Olympic Delivery Authority has organised a series of community consultation events, drop-in sessions and information displays on both venues for Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Residents throughout August. ODA Chief Executive David Higgins said: 'The Velopark and Handball...
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Friday, June 06, 2008 8:56 AM

IOC approves changes to Park venues

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has approved four design changes to the Olympic Park to enhance usage after 2012. Fencing, which was to be held in a temporary venue on the Olympic Park, will move into ExCeL London – already a Games venue. The temporary venue for Basketball will now move from the southern end of the park to the northern end of the park. The BMX venue will move a small distance and now be adjacent to the Velodrome. This puts the venue in its final position, with no need to...
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Friday, May 09, 2008 12:34 PM

Velodrome contract awarded

The contract to build the Velodrome has been awarded by the Olympic Delivery Authority. ISG InteriorExterior won the contract, meaning UK firms are now contracted to build the three major sporting venues in the Olympic Park. The 6,000-seat Velodrome will be in the north of the Olympic Park. During the Games it will host Olympic and Paralympic Track Cycling events, alongside a track for Olympic BMX events. The facilities will be converted for use after the Games. A road cycling circuit and mountain...
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