Logica has been awarded a contract by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) for monitoring and tracking logistical vehicles traveling to and within the Olympic Park.
The Delivery Management System Vehicle Tracking Module will be crucial in improving security for deliveries and reducing congestion in and around Stratford, Hackney and Leyton by tracking and regulating vehicles travelling to and within the Olympic Park. The new system will also collate information, and allow the ODA to forecast future demand.
'Reducing the impact upon the environment is very important to the ODA. We have a target of delivering 50 per cent of materials [by weight] to the Olympic Park by rail or water. However, where this is not possible, we are getting systems in place to reduce the impact of having vehicles on the roads', said ODA Director of Construction Howard Shiplee.
'This new contract with Logica will provide us with the ability to manage road deliveries using Intelligent Transport Systems, and collate that information to forecast demand. This means that lorries should not be blocking the way for other road users because we are reducing the likelihood of waiting to get into the Olympic Park, and a smooth journey will mean less exhaust fumes', also stated Shiplee.
Garrick Fraser, Managing Director of Commercial, Transport and Financial Services from Logica UK said that the Olympic Delivery Authority project was essential to maintaining transport flow, enhancing accessibility by helping to reduce peak hour congestion and minimizing disruption for local residents during the construction of the London 2012 Olympic Park.
'This reinforced their reputation as a leading provider of integrated transport solutions in the UK and their ability to deliver innovative solutions to meet customer needs. 'We are delighted to work in partnership with the Olympic Delivery Authority' said Garrick Frazer.
New Sport venuee for the Olympics?
Plans for the world-class White Water Canoe Centre to be used during the London 2012 Games and leave a major sporting and leisure attraction in legacy moved a step closer today as Broxbourne Borough Council granted planning approval for the venue.
The Government Office for the East of England will now be referred to with the plans to grant planning permission.
The Olympic delivery Authority (ODA) will build the White Water Canoe centre in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire to host the Canoe/ Kayak slalom events during the Olympic Games in 2012. After the Games, a sporting and leisure facility for canoeing and white-water rafting, as well as a major competition venue for elite events will be developed in that place. The ownership and management of the Centre will be given to lee Valley Regional Park Authority. The Centre will sit alongside the existing centres of sporting excellence in the Lee Valley Regional Park.
Following public consultation with local residents on the venue plans a planning application for the White Water Canoe Centre was submitted in the summer. Last night Broxbourne Borough Council granted planning approval allowing the plans to go to the Government Office for the east of England to grant planning permission. The venue plans include:
An international standard Canoe / Kayak Slalom Course – in Games standard 300m course, with a warm-up course and finish lake. A new artificial water body will be constructed and the white-water will be created through a system of pumps.
New parklands - the canoe course will be located within a wider parkland setting. The landscaping works will include path and bridge networks throughout the venue to facilitate spectator access and viewing. A new facility building – containing a reception, cafe, changing rooms, shop, offices, spectator viewing facilities, equipment storage and water pump/filtration facilities.
Securing planning approvals is a significant milestone and it keeps the ODA firmly on track to deliver the new world-class facilities at Broxbourne in good time for the Games. Their plans for Broxbourne are key part of spreading the benefits of the Games around the country and will help the ODA create a major leisure attraction for Broxbourne and the East of England region for many years to come, says ODA Chief Executive David Higgins.
London 2012 Organizing Committee Chairman Sebastian Coe said that a world class venue for Game time and an excellent facility for elite athlete community usage after the Games will be provided by Broxbourne. 'Securing planning approvals is an important step forwards to seeing this exciting venue taking shape', said Coe as well.
Shaun Dawson, Chief Executive of Lee Valley Regional Park Authority said: 'The WWCC will be a world class sports venue providing the best training and competition facilities for elite athletes plus a fun and exciting recreational centre for the whole community. The centre will form part of a ‘zone of sporting excellence’ in the Lee Valley stretching from Herts to the Thames. The Authority looks forward to receiving the WWCC in 2010/11 and providing some pre-Games public use before delivering a vibrant and sustainable legacy venue for the long term.'
Richard Ellis, East of England Development Agency (EEDA) chair, said: 'The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) has worked closely with the Olympic Delivery Authority, Lee Valley Regional Park Authority and Sport England East to ensure that the plans for this site go beyond the requirements of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. EEDA’s aim is to secure a lasting legacy from the Broxbourne site, the benefits of which will be a major boost for local communities and businesses in the region for years to come.'
People will be given the chance to experience the excitement of canoeing and white-water rafting and develop their skills in a world class setting. The White Water Canoe Centre is one of several important Sport England investments that will help secure a lasting sporting legasy for the community, says Jennie Price, Chief Executive of Sport England.
Paul Owen, British Canoe Union (BCU) Chief Executive, said: 'The new course will help to grow the already very popular sport of canoe and kayaking by providing a first class venue for world class athletes, the Games themselves as well as the 2012 legacy. It will also promote Broxbourne and the Hertfordshire region as a world-class host venue and destination.'
Between Waltham Cross and Theobalds Grove stations, where now the overflow car park for the Showground site of the River lee Country Park is, the Broxbourne White Water Canoe Centre will be built.
Currently out to tender is the contract for construction companies to build tha new venue and facilities. It is expected that the contract will be awarded in early 2009, with works starting in Spring 2009.
The construction of the venue is due to be completed for games training and testing in 2010- 11. temporary seating for 12,000 spectators will be installed around the venue, during the Games. After that the spectator seating will be removed, and the venue will be developed into the Broxbourne White Water Canoe Centre. A major attraction for canoeing and white water rafting as well as a venue for future international competition will be developed.
Notes to Editors
Images of the White Water Canoe Centre are available from the ODA press office on 020 3 2012 700.
Lee Valley Regional Park stretches along the course of the River Lee from Ware in Hertfordshire to East India Dock Basin on the Thames. The Park comprises of a mix of heritage sites, nature reserves and open green spaces as well as sports centres. These include Lee Valley Athletics Centre, Edmonton which is not only the training base of choice for many elite athletes, but the venue for school sports days and community events.