UK
Ireland
Scotland
London
Construction News
03/04/2012
London 2012 Olympics: Construction Completed On Water Polo Arena
Construction on the Olympic Park's Water Polo Arena has been completed, the Olympic Delivery Authority confirmed.
The construction of the arena has featured the installation of a silver-coloured wrap with state-of-the-art inflatable roof, made from recyclable plastics and accommodates seating for a staggering 5000 spectators.
While this impressive structure is making waves in the Olympic Village now, it will only be a temporary venue. After the Games it will be dismantled and its ethos of recycled materials will live on with elements reused in other parts of the UK.
The eye-catching venue is located at the main eastern entrance of the Olympic Park opposite the Aquatics Centre and will hold almost three million litres of water in the warm-up and competition pools.
Delighted with the results, The Chairman of the London organising committee, Seb Coe said the venue was fit for staging "epic" water polo matches during the Games.
"The Water Polo Arena will be a great stage for epic Olympic medal battles in this fast and tough sport this summer," he said.
"We will now be working hard to quickly prepare the Arena for fans to cheer on some of the worlds-best players at the Visa Water Polo Invitational in May, a vital test event for Locog ahead of the Games themselves."
(HMc)
The construction of the arena has featured the installation of a silver-coloured wrap with state-of-the-art inflatable roof, made from recyclable plastics and accommodates seating for a staggering 5000 spectators.
While this impressive structure is making waves in the Olympic Village now, it will only be a temporary venue. After the Games it will be dismantled and its ethos of recycled materials will live on with elements reused in other parts of the UK.
-- Advertisement --
The eye-catching venue is located at the main eastern entrance of the Olympic Park opposite the Aquatics Centre and will hold almost three million litres of water in the warm-up and competition pools.
Delighted with the results, The Chairman of the London organising committee, Seb Coe said the venue was fit for staging "epic" water polo matches during the Games.
"The Water Polo Arena will be a great stage for epic Olympic medal battles in this fast and tough sport this summer," he said.
"We will now be working hard to quickly prepare the Arena for fans to cheer on some of the worlds-best players at the Visa Water Polo Invitational in May, a vital test event for Locog ahead of the Games themselves."
(HMc)
Latest Construction News
29/01/2025
Caddick Construction has been awarded a £43 million contract to deliver the first phase of Cole Waterhouse's flagship regeneration scheme in Digbeth, Birmingham.
The project, known as Upper Trinity Street, marks a significant step in the area’s transformation.
Spanning 182,986 square feet, the re
29/01/2025
McLaren Construction has been appointed by O&H Properties to deliver the first phase of a £60 million Foster & Partners-designed development at the corner of New Bond Street and Grafton Street in London’s West End.
The seven-storey, 5,400 square metre prime retail and office scheme will feature ret
29/01/2025
GMI Construction Group has been awarded a contract to develop three high-specification warehouse units totalling over 175,000 square feet at Precedent Drive, Milton Keynes.
The £20 million project, commissioned by DV5 Last Mile Developments (UK) Ltd, a joint venture between Coltham and Delancey Re
29/01/2025
Plans for 106 sustainable new homes in Southville, a neighbourhood in South Bristol, have been approved as the city seeks to increase housing delivery to address growing demand.
Top 10 award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group will create a £60 million development on Raleigh Road, on land that was
29/01/2025
Bouygues UK has reached a major milestone in the fourth phase of the Hallsville Quarter regeneration project in Canning Town, London.
The project, part of the £3.7 billion Canning Town and Custom House Regeneration Programme, recently held a topping out ceremony, marking the completion of the 11-s
29/01/2025
Willmott Dixon Interiors is carrying out a significant upgrade to the roof of the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, one of London's most iconic cultural landmarks.
As part of the £12 million project, the company is installing over 23,000 square feet of sun-protected glazing above the museum’s
29/01/2025
Equans has been appointed by Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils to carry out crucial decarbonisation work across the councils' housing stock, using funding secured through the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF).
The councils used the South East Consortium's Zero Carbon Framework to s
29/01/2025
In the world of construction, the quest for energy efficiency and sustainability is ever-evolving. Among the array of solutions available, EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) insulation stands out as a versatile and effective option for enhancing the thermal performance of buildings, particularly when used f
29/01/2025
BCP Council has completed significant coastal protection works at Hamworthy Park, ensuring its resilience against erosion for the next 20 years.
A 200-metre stretch of sea wall along the eastern promenade has been reinforced using low-carbon concrete, while new steps have been constructed to improv
29/01/2025
Geo-environmental consultancy and remediation contractor, The LK Group, has strengthened its team with a trio of recruits.
The multidisciplinary company's latest raft of hires comprises a new director, associate director and remediation manager.
The geo-environmental specialist, headquartered i
