2012 rowing venue contractor appointed
Morrison Construction has been appointed to build enhanced rowing and canoe sprint facilities for the London 2012 Olympics at the Eton College Rowing School at Dorney Lake near Windsor, Berkshire.
The UK-based company was selected by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) to upgrade the venue in time for the Games, which currently comprise a 2,000m, eight-lane rowing lake, a return lane and associated competition facilities. A new 50m span bridge will be installed over a widened entrance to the return lane in a bid to improve access, while a new cut-through between the competition lake and return lane will be built. The existing stone and gravel access road will also be upgraded.
David Higgins, ODA chief executive, said: "Eton College Rowing Centre is a first-class venue and the enhancements we are delivering will create the best possible facilities for the world's best athletes to use in 2012. Securing a world-class contractor is an important step towards delivering these essential works."