ISSUE 4January 2014

PARK NEWS

ABOVE: Aerial image of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park - open from 5 April 2014

More than one million visitors have already enjoyed the Park for events and the green spaces in the north area since it opened in summer 2013.

The south of the Park will complement the north with its urban style and iconic venues – such as the Aquatics Centre and ArcelorMittal Orbit.

It will also offer public access to some of London’s newest and most impressive sporting facilities and attractions. For example, the Aquatics Centre will be open to everyone to enjoy for a swim or to use the new gym. It will also host a range of national and international events including the FINA/NVC 2014 World Diving Series and 2016 European Swimming Championships.

The opening on 5 April is just the start of how the Park will benefit east London. With building work on the first homes starting this year, the stadium conversion complete

THE SOUTH OF QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK IS REOPENING FROM 5 APRIL 2014.

in 2016, and new businesses and cultural attractions coming to the Park, local residents will have a new heart for east London right on their doorstep.

PARK OPENING

The north of the Park has proved popular with visitors since opening in July 2013.

LESS THAN TWO YEARS AFTER THE LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES, QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – DELIVERING ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT LONG TERM BENEFITS OF THE 2012 GAMES.

OPEN NOW• North of the Park• Timber Lodge community centre

and Unity Kitchen Café• Tumbling Bay playground• Copper Box Arena• BT Sport broadcasting from

the Park

OPEN SPRING 2014• South of the Park• Gardens and landscaping• The Podium with café, crèche

and ticket office• Aquatics Centre (March)• ArcelorMittal Orbit• Lee Valley VeloPark• Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre

(late spring)

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PEDESTRIANACCESS

ROADS OPEN SPRING 2014

ROADS OPENNOW

MAKING IT YOURSWhen you visit the Park, there’s plenty to see and do now, and there’ll be more from April when the south area opens.

RELAX IN THE NORTH OF THE PARKOpen now, visit the north of the Park to enjoy the green, open spaces, Timber Lodge community centre and Unity Kitchen Café, Tumbling Bay playground and the Copper Box Arena.

EXPLORE THE SOUTH OF THE PARKOpen from 5 April for you to explore the gardens, interactive fountain, playground and outdoor theatre. One hundred trees have been planted to form a boulevard that will be lit by giant globes!

Both venues will be operated by Lee Valley Regional Park Authority. For more information and bookings: visitleevalley.org.uk

STADIUM UPDATEWork to convert the Stadium continues. The triangular light towers have all been removed to make way for a new roof that will fully cover the seating. The roof will be finished by summer 2015 when the Stadium hosts five Rugby World Cup matches. All work on the Stadium will be complete by summer 2016.

SEE THE PARK FROM THE TOP OF THE UK’S TALLEST SCULPTUREVisit the ArcelorMittal Orbit to see spectacular views of the Park. Tickets go on sale from February. For more information and bookings: ArcelorMittalOrbit.com

There will be a discount for residents of Newham, Hackney, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest.

SWIM LIKE AN OLYMPIAN AT THE AQUATICS CENTREEnjoy fitness and family swim sessions, swimming and diving lessons and inclusive community sessions as well as the gym, café and crèche. For more information and bookings visit: better.org.uk/londonaquaticscentre

A swim at the Aquatics Centre will be the same price as the average cost of local pools.

NEW CENTRE FOR HOCKEY AND TENNIS (OPEN LATE SPRING 2014)Play either sport on four indoor and six outdoor tennis courts and two outdoor hockey pitches. Try the café too.

CYCLE LEE VALLEY VELOPARKTry track cycling, racing the road circuit, mountain biking or riding the remodelled Olympic BMX track.

The Park may be busy when itfirst opens. If you’re planningto visit, please check each venue’s information and bookings online first.

• The bridge located on Wallis Road in Hackney Wick is open to pedestrians and will be fully accessible with lift access open in early 2014.

• Gainsborough School Bridge opens for school use in spring 2014, linking across the canal to the new playing field on the Park.

• There will be new pedestrian access across the A12 linking Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre to the Park by spring.

• New riverside walking and cycling routes will open along the tow path by Ruckholt Road in spring.

BRIDGE ACCESSOur work continues to deliver new bridges connecting the Park to the surrounding area:

A NEW PLACE TO LIVE

East VillageEast Village’s first residents have now moved in to their new homes. The former Athletes’ Village is offering 2,818 new homes, complete with Chobham Academy school and the Sir Ludwig Guttmann Health and Wellbeing Centre. For more information visit: EastVillageLondon.co.uk

Chobham ManorChobham Manor will be a new neighbourhood located between East Village and Lee Valley VeloPark. The construction of the houses and apartments will start in spring this year, subject to planning approval. The first 259 homes will go on sale around April and residents are expected to move in from late 2015. For more information visit: ChobhamManor.co.uk

East Wick and SweetwaterWith Chobham Manor progressing well, we are now looking for a developer to create the next two neighbourhoods - East Wick and Sweetwater. Located on the western edge of the Park, the neighbourhoods will link closely to the existing communities of Hackney Wick and Fish Island and provide 1,500 homes and apartments. As well as homes to buy, a significant proportion of those available will be privately rented. Residents are expected to move in from the end of 2016.

East Wick will also include a new primary school set to open in 2015 which is one of three new schools planned for the Park.

Visit: QueenElizabethOlympicPark.co.uk/news for more information.

YOUR VIEWS WANTED FOR LOCAL PLAN CONSULTATIONAfter the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the London Legacy Development Corporation was given responsibility for preparing a Local Plan. The Local Plan sets out what development could happen in the area in and immediately around the Park – including parts of Hackney Wick, Bromley-by-Bow and Stratford.

When adopted, the plan will be used for deciding planning applications in the area. We are now asking for your views on topics including new employment and business opportunities, new homes, schools, health and community facilities, before a more formal consultation stage later in the year.

The full document is available at the Legacy Corporation’s offices and online at: londonlegacy.co.uk/the-local-plan

Hard copies are available at Stratford Library and the council offices of Newham, Tower Hamlets, Hackney and Waltham Forest.

We are holding community consultation events to hear from people living around Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in January and February. These meetings are open to everyone and there is no need to book ahead. Meeting details are available at: londonlegacy.co.uk/the-local-plan

The Local Plan will also feature at our regular residents’ meetings in January. See details on back page.

HAVE YOUR SAYLOcAL PLAn cOnSULtAtiOn

cOMMUnitiES?communities?

Homes?

Parks?Rivers?

Schools?Jobs?

MAJOR NEW EDUCATION AND ARTS CENTRE FOR THE PARKThe Park continues to attract new investment and generate exciting new announcements. In December, the Mayor of London announced that a major new higher education and cultural district will be developed on the Park, helping create 10,000 new jobs and boosting the UK economy by billions of pounds. The ambitious project will see the London Legacy Development Corporation, the organisation responsible for the Park, potentially partner with two world class institutions – University College London and the Victoria and Albert Museum – to build new sites on land between the Stadium and Stratford Station. Visit: QueenElizabethOlympicPark.co.uk/culture-news

Above: Wallis Road bridge

Park News is brought to you by the London Legacy Development Corporation, the organisation responsible for the planning, development, management and maintenance of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. It is our newsletter for people living and working near the Park. © 2014 London Legacy Development Corporation

COMMUNITY NEWS

BUS ROUTE 388The 388 bus route has been extended from Hackney Wick to Stratford City bus station via Eastway, Lee Interchange, Waterden Road, Westfield Avenue and Montfichet Road. Buses will terminate at stop U on Montfichet Road and pick up from stop W at Stratford City bus station. Because of the extension of the 388 route, the 588 bus no longer operates.

SPORT RELIEF, 23 MARCH 2014Sport Relief is coming to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park! The Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Games will take place on the Park on 23 March, offering competitors a sneak preview of facilities and venues before the official opening. For more information and to enter visit: SportRelief.com

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERSYour Park needs you! We are looking for volunteers for a range of activities, including helping look after the Park and assisting at events. Volunteers will be vital to the Park’s success, and we’ll be holding recruitment days soon for people wanting to find out more. For further information visit: QueenElizabethOlympicPark.co.uk/community/volunteering

Come along to our residents’ meetings to find out more about Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park’s progress, events and what will be open on the Park from this spring.

The dates and times for our next meetings are below. You don’t need to register to attend. Just come along on the evening to hear about:

• The remaining construction works that are taking place on the Park

• Park opening in the spring • Local news and activities.

We will also be holding a drop-in session to discuss the draft Local Plan. Visit: londonlegacy.co.uk/ the-local-plan for more information.

RESIDENTS’ MEETINGS

Residents’ meetings venues and dates

HACKNEY: Gainsborough School, Berkshire Road, London, E9 5ND. Wednesday 22 January, 6.30pm to 8.00pm (Local Plan drop-in session from 7.30pm).

NEWHAM: Chandos East Community Centre, 90 Chandos Road, London, E15 1TT. Monday 27 January, 6.30pm to 8.00pm (Local Plan drop-in session from 7.30pm).

NEWHAM SOUTH: Carpenters Primary School, Friendship Way, Stratford, E15 2JQ. Wednesday 29 January, 6.30pm to 8.00pm (Local Plan drop-in session from 7.30pm).

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QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK HOTLINE

Being a good neighbour to our local communities is important to us and all the contractors we work with on site. We are part of the Considerate Constructors Scheme, and are committed to ensuring our work has the most positive impact possible on local communities.

If you have any questions while we complete the Park, please call our Park hotline: 0800 0722 110.

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