Thursday, 6 January 2011

London seeks operator for 2012 Olympic tower

To operate the 114-meter (375-foot) tower being built next to the main stadium for the 2012 Games,London Olympic officials are seeking for a company.

A bid process for the 22.3 million pound ($35 million) ArcelorMittal Orbit has been launched by the Olympic Park Legacy Company,which officials hope will become a major visitor spectacle during and after the games.

The winning bid will be announced by June.The last registration date for companies are 28th Jan.

Twisting Tower had been designed by Anish Kapoor,began in November and is to be completed by early 2012. Steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal is contributing 19.2 million ($30 million) to the project.

Located between the Olympic Stadium and the aquatics venue, the structure will have two observation floors offering views across London's skyline.

The selected operator will operate the venue on account of the London organizing committee during the Olympics.

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