| 2012 Olympic Village site cleared |
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| Friday, 09 May 2008 | |
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The construction of the Olympic Village is due to start this summer, following the clearance of the area that will link the Village and VeloPark during the Games. The clearance of the area included the demolition of 28 buildings, including the two tallest buildings on the Olympic Park site - the long disused, 12-storey University of East London towers. The Olympic Village will provide accommodation for athletes and officials during the Games. It will also include shops, restaurants, medical and leisure facilities, and large areas of open space. After the Games, the Village will provide around 4,000 homes.       |
