2012 Olympics to be moved

John · Post by **John** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 1:07 pm

From BBC Sport:

2012 canoe slalom set for switch

The alternative canoe venue is six miles away
London 2012 organisers are set to move canoe slalom events at the Olympics to a new venue six miles away because of contamination at the original site.

The Olympic Delivery Authority says initial reports indicate it could cost too much to clean up the Spitalbrook site in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire.

But an alternative site between Waltham Cross and Tebaldi Grove stations has already been identified.

ODA boss David Higgins said: "It is prudent to develop contingency plans."

"Although investigations are still continuing, the initial results indicate that the cost of cleaning up the land for this venue would be prohibitive given budget and time restrictions," the chief executive added.

"Venue designs continue to be developed so that a planning application can be submitted once the site discussions are completed. We are on track to complete the venue for test events in 2011."

If a final decision is taken to relocate the venue, a case will then be presented to the International Canoeing Federation and the International Olympic Committee.

They would then need to give their approval before the new site could be confirmed.

* Naomi * · Post by *** Naomi *** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 2:11 pm

London 2012: New Canoeing venue to leave major attraction after the Games - 16th April 2008, 19:55

The new venue for the London 2012 Canoe/Kayak Slalom events has been confirmed as the Showground in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire.

It will become a White Water Canoe Centre after the Games - a major lesiure attraction as well as a competition venue for elite events.

The Showground venue was chosen after the original Spitalbrook site - six miles away -was found to be contaminated. The venue is now closer to the Olympic Park, meaning shorter travel times for athletes living in the Olympic Village and competing at Broxbourne.

The venue change has been approved by the International Canoe Federation (ICF), the International Olympic Committee, and the British Olympic Association.

Simon Toulson, General Secretary of the ICF, said: 'The ICF has worked closely with the London Organising Committee and the British Canoe Union on the two sites. The new site looks ideal with a natural setting, convenient for spectators and athletes. It has the potential to be an excellent leisure canoeing centre for the community post-Games.'

Source
london2012.com

http://www.the2012londonolympics.com/fo ... hp?t=10621

fison · Post by **fison** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 5:32 pm

could they not put the money into excisting places to inprove venues or do they have to build a new site/venue as its the olimpic games ???

Nicky · Post by **Nicky** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 6:09 pm

I think that there is going to be some work carried out on teesside and washburn (I think?), not sure if it's directly linked, but I think that it'll be really good to have a descent site to train on in the south.

I think that the Olympics is an ideal opportunity to get some new facilities that we wouldn't have got otherwise. Having another prem (and lower divsion) site can't be a bad thing can it?

Also, they do say that you cant pollish a... finish this well know phrase yourself!

Spiderman · Post by **Spiderman** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 3:23 am

Latest update on Broxbourne. Looking great!

http://www.insidethegames.com/show-news.php?id=2157

The spec is 300m long with 5.5m drop. This sounds pretty interesting compared to HPP with 320m and 3m drop and Dutch Water Dreams with 300m and 5m drop

There is also a proposed 160m intermediate course with a 1.6m drop

Something for everyone! Yay!

Spiderman · Post by **Spiderman** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 3:32 am

Oh.....first leaflet I could find here:-

http://www.london2012.com/documen....let.pdf

Missed the public exhibition/consultation by 3 days grrrrrr! It was on Monday