Olympic Stadium's roof covered

The Olympic Stadium's roof cover has been completed, the Olympic Delivery Authority announced as the ODA's Annual Report and Accounts for 2009-2010 is published.

The stadium's roof is made up by 112 panels of white material stretched between an outer truss and an inner tension ring. A total of 45,000 meter square of material has been fitted by a team of 23 expert abseilers. The cover creates the correct conditions on the field of play for athletes and provides protection for two- thirds of spectators.

ODA Chairman John Armitt said,"The Olympic Stadium is the most visible symbol of the huge progress that has been made on the construction of the Olympic Park and the infrastructure which is transforming east London."

The ODA also published expenses for the Board and Directors for 2009-2010.

According to Armitt, the senior management team have ensured the project with a fixed deadline is on track and within budget, making 700 million pounds savings to date.

Source: Xinhua