West Ham reveals Olympic Stadium plans 11/08/2010 |
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West Ham has spoken in detail for the first time about its plans for the Olympic Stadium if it is given the go-ahead to move in after London 2012.
The club has pledged to retain the athletics track in a new-look 60,000-seat arena. West Ham had initially been against the idea of keeping the track – one of the key promises of the 2012 bid – but has now included it in plans presented to the Olympic Park Legacy Company.
Besides the track, West Ham's proposal includes better seating for 60,000 spectators, more hospitality and customer facilities inside the stadium, including education facilities for the local community, an extended roof to cover all seating and giant video screens behind each goal.
Ian Tompkins, West Ham's Olympic project director, told insidethegames: "We will create a stadium that captures the heart and spirit of the Games for decades to come – a vibrant centre of sport, education and culture that will host top-class football, athletics, cricket and concerts, as well as a range of facilities for the local community.
"We will leave the stadium largely as it is, retaining its iconic look and feel, but make it even better.
"The venue’s features would open all year round. The stadium will inspire learning and achievement and help build a better quality of life for tens of thousands, creating much-need employment and making for a healthier East London by encouraging sports and physical activity.
"It can also host many great sporting moments along the way."
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