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Beijing Olympic construction projects in significant progress
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2006-09-18 10:32
BOCOG
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(BEIJING, Sept. 17) -- The steel substructure of the National Stadium, the main stadium for the 2008 Olympic Games, was uninstalled on schedule today.
Early this afternoon, the Beijing 2008 Project Construction Headquarters Office hosted a press conference in the Beijing Olympic Media Center. After the press conference, the international and domestic media was invited to visit the magnificent construction site of the National Stadium.
It was announced that at this point, constructions are in significant progress for 26 of the 31 Olympic competition venues, and 5 other related projects are also under construction. All of the above-mentioned projects are well underway, and the main structure of the Olympic Village as well as the main structures of most new venues is expected to be completed by the end of 2006.
Progress made in the new Olympic competition venues:
1. National Stadium
Construction of the National Stadium mainly involves the installation of the steel structure. At this point, the closure of the steel structure has been completed with all the supporting beams removed.
2. National Aquatics Centre (NAC)
The main steel structure is installed on schedule; the installation of the membrane structure is still underway.
3. National Indoor Stadium (NIS)
The main structure has been completed, and the steel roof trusses are under construction.
4. Wukesong Indoor Stadium
The construction of the main concrete structure and steel structure has been finished. The secondary structural construction and the equipment installation are well underway.
5. Beijing Shooting Range Hall (BSH)
The construction of the ammunition storage room has been completed. The installation of the glass walls, the metal roof and the interior decoration are being done.
6. Laoshan Velodrome (LSV)
The main steel and concrete structure and the steel roof structure of the main hall have been completed; the work on the metal roof of the venue and the construction of the annex structure are still in progress.
7. Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park (SRC)
Excavation of the racing courses, the mounds for the dynamic water area, main bridges, accessory buildings and the reservoir, the steel structure of the main stand have been completed.
8. China Agriculture University Gymnasium (CAG) and Beijing University of Technology Gymnasium (BTG)
The main steel and concrete structures have been finished; the installations of the steel structure are in progress.
9. Peking University Gymnasium (PKG) and University of Science and Technology Beijing Gymnasium
Construction on the main structures is underway.
10. The Olympic Green Tennis Center
The foundation earthwork has been done; work on the surface of the center playing field is in progress.
Progress made in the renovation and expansion programs:
1. Fengtai Softball Field
Fengtai Softball Field is ready for use.
2. Workers' Indoor Arena (WIA) and Workers' Stadium (WST)
The dismantlement and reinforcement work is being done.
3. Beijing Shooting Range CTF (BSF)
The construction work on the main structure, the marking pit and the field is underway.
4. Olympic Sports Center Stadium (OSS) Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium (OSG), Ying Tung Natatorium (YTN) and Capital Indoor Stadium (CAS)
The structural reinforcement and expansion of the existing venues are in progress.
5. Laoshan Mountain Bike Course (LSC)
The basic construction of the Complex Service Building is being done.
6. Beihang University Gymnasium and Beijing Institute of Technology Gymnasium
The renovation and expansion work is expected to be launched by the end of 2006.
Five of the eight temporary venues are under construction:
1. Fencing Hall (FCH) (in National Conference Centre)
Construction is being done in line with the National Conference Centre.
2. Chaoyang Park Beach Volleyball Ground
Basic construction has been finished; the steel structures of the main competition ground are being installed.
3. Olympic Green Hockey Field and Wukesong Baseball Field
Basic construction has been completed.
4. Olympic Green Archery Field
Basic construction is underway.
Progress in other related projects:
1. National Conference Centre
The concrete structure has been done; 60 per cent of the steel structure has been installed; work on the indoor secondary structure and the installation of the mechanical and electrical equipments are in remarkable progress.
2. Digital Beijing Building
The main structure of the building was finished at the end of July; work on the secondary structure and the installation of mechanical and electrical equipments are being done.
3. The Olympic Village
Among its four construction areas, the main structure of Area A has been completed; the underground structure of Area B and Area D has been completed; the surface structure of Area C is being done.
4. The Olympic Green
While the excavation of the lake and the mound work have been finished, the re-plantation is still underway.
5. The Media Village
The basic construction has been completed; the main structure is being constructed.
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