Football clubs shortlisted for Olympic Stadium 15/11/2010 |
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Tottenham and West Ham have been confirmed as the two preferred bidders to take over London's Olympic Stadium after the Games in 2012.
The venue in Stratford must remain a "distinctive physical symbol" and help to regenerate east London, the Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC) has said.
Tottenham plans to make the east London stadium an 80,000-seat venue.
West Ham wants to create a 60,000-capacity arena for football, athletics, concerts and community use.
The Tottenham bid has been submitted in collaboration with AEG, which runs The O2 arena in Greenwich.
West Ham has teamed up with Newham Council for its application.
"We are very pleased with the extensive and serious interest shown in the stadium," said Margaret Ford, chairman of the OPLC.
"We will go forward to start negotiations with the two consortia.
"Securing the most appropriate and viable solution is crucial for our long-term aspirations for the future Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park area."
It is hoped the successful bidder will be announced by the end of March.
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