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IOC in town for 2012 inspection 
Posted on  21-04-2009 11:03:33 AM (GMT +00:00)
Published By  [email protected]

The International Organising Committee is in town this week for an update on London's troubled 2012 construction project.

For three days the IOC members will inspect efforts on the ground as the Olympic Park in the Lee Valley starts to take shape.

The committee will be keen to ...


  
"Positive effect" for Olympic hosts but grassroots funding slumps 
Posted on  15-04-2009 01:41:53 PM (GMT +00:00)
Published By  [email protected]

A report has revealed the positive impact of hosting the Olympic games but at the same time funding for grassroots sport has slumped.

Sports have seen a 22% drop in funding according to figures obtained from the Conservatives leaving the government open to accusations it is diverting funds ...


  
London 2012 Handball Arena and legacy multi-sports venue moves step closer as building contractor appointed 
Posted on  26-03-2009 11:27:38 AM (GMT +00:00)
Published By  Olympics Desk


Olympics Desk
 
 The London 2012 Handball Arena, that will become a new multi-sports facility in legacy, is on track for construction to start this summer following the appointment of a building contractor.

Through a highly competitive public procurement process Buckingham Group Contracting has ...

 
2012 Games construction "visible progress" 
Posted on  18-03-2009 02:39:45 PM (GMT +00:00)
Published By  Olympics Desk

Olympics Desk

In recently released photos the ODA has confirmed that the construction of the 2012 is moving ahead on time and with "visible progress".

ODA Chief Executive David Higgins, said:

“These latest photos show progress on the Olympic Park is transforming ...

  
Clapton residents angry at  
Posted on  17-02-2009 12:21:57 PM (GMT +00:00)
Published By  [email protected]

Clapton residents have expressed anger at a raft of new houses for gypsies moved on by 2012 construction.

The travelers were evicted from council-owned homes on Waterden Crescent in Hackney Wick after losing a High Court battle. Three indoor arenas will be built there for Olympic events.

Now they will ...


  
"LEGACY, LEGACY, LEGACY" - Mayor Johnson 2012 focus 
Posted on  11-02-2009 04:52:24 AM (GMT +00:00)
Published By  Olympics Desk

10,000 new homes in London to be built with 3,000 in the Olympic Village - the "Masterplan" for the 2012 legacy

Olympics Desk

Mayor Boris Johnson has focused on establishing a secure future for the 2012 venues being built for the Olympic Games in a major policy ...


  
Cost of Olympic stadium up  
Posted on  05-02-2009 04:54:29 PM (GMT +00:00)
Published By  [email protected]

The cost of the 2012 Olympic Stadium has risen again by nearly £50m and suppliers are holding organisers to ransom, Tessa Jowell admitted today.

Altogether the construction budget now stands at £1.36billion, an increase of £97million.

The Olympics Minister was speaking to MPs about the government's Olympic Executive ...


  
Olympic budgets slashed in  
Posted on  30-01-2009 12:18:45 PM (GMT +00:00)
Published By  [email protected]

Eight 2012 sports their funding slashed because of a £50m budget black hole.

The moves could blow a hole in Team GB's effort of fielding a team in every sport for the Olympics.

Instead for fielding 46 shooters, only 10 will now be funded after its spending was ...


  
Army in 2012 warning - concerns mount 
Posted on  27-01-2009 07:12:40 PM (GMT +00:00)
Published By  [email protected]

A senior Army commander has warned MPs of "bureaucratic rivalries" that are hampering security planning for the 2012 Olympics.

The armed forces need clarity "as soon as possible" on their security role Commander-in-Chief Land Forces Gen Sir David Richards said.

Meaning the army may need new units, re-training ...


  
Boris' Chinese gamble pays off - 2012 investors 
Posted on  26-01-2009 02:06:26 PM (GMT +00:00)
Published By  [email protected]

It seems Mayor Boris Johnson's gamble on taking a slimmed down entourage to the Beijing games has pulled off.

Nearly 100 Chinese companies are now considering opening offices in London after Johnson's trade mission at last years Olympics.

Predecessor Ken Livingstone had organised an extravagant team flying first ...


  
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