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Five firms shortlisted to build London 2012 Handball Arena with multi-sports legacy

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. Following a packed industry day in April and an encouraging response to the opportunity when advertised, the following five companies have been shortlisted: Barr Limited Buckingham Group Limited. Byrne Group PLC Mansell Construction Services Limited Verry Construction Limited The Handball Arena will host handball...

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...

London builds up for spectacular Games

The International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Coordination Commission for the London 2012 Games today delivered a positive endorsement of the work being carried out by the London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) and its partners. Led by its Chairman Denis Oswald, the Commission had spent the previous three days visiting some of the 2012 venues and hearing updates from LOCOG, the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) and the other organisations involved in preparing for the Games. Speaking at the end of...