![]() ![]() ![]() The Anniversary Games, which is the Diamond League meeting, will probably not be held in London this summer. England: London Stadium without athletics this year?.London Stadium would become the largest club stadium in the capital and the second biggest in the Premier League. West Ham's plans to expand the ground's capacity are taking shape. London: Hammers aiming at second largest stadium in Premier League.It seems that the entity interested in the purchase has not yet said the last word. Perhaps both of them will change hands soon. There has been a lot going on around London Stadium and West Ham. England: WHU and London Stadium may change ownership.In 2019, the government assured about the imminent change of the regulations, but these were not introduced until 2 years later. There has been talk for some time about introducing safe standing in the two highest leagues in the country. ![]() England: Safe standing trials in Premier League and Championship.The club has just taken another step towards increasing the capacity of its venue. The ambition of West Ham officials is to have the largest ground in London where Premier League games are held. England: London Stadium to increase capacity.All of these efforts were chosen to allow maximizing revenue for Premier League fixtures and also host athletics events in the summer. This includes installation of the world’s largest cantilever roof, retractable lower tiers and permanent sanitary/commercial infrastructure around the stands. Despite numerous protests, the selection was sustained and in 2014 reconfiguration began to make the stadium as suitable for football as possible. Main structure was ready in 2011, but opening of the venue was delayed until May 2012.ĭuring construction legacy plans were changed with football use being the preferred future and West Ham United the preferred tenant. Along with progress of the huge project in Stratford numerous controversies were raised for aesthetic, financial and political reasons. Regular construction works started in May 2008, but preparatory works date back to mid-2007. Upper tiers of seating were to be recycled. Along with legacy plans accepted by the IOC it was to have capacity of 80,000 during Games and 25,000 afterwards, with athletics track left intact. Sir Robert McAlpine (2012), Balfour Beatty (2016)ġ03-113 Marshgate Ln, Stratford, London, United Kingdomĭesign by renowned architects of Populous was presented in Nov 2007, long ahead of 2012 Olympics, for which the venue was the centre point. ![]() London Stadium (Olympic Stadium) Capacity ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |