Reading Alumni hear how London 2012 will be the 'Green Games'
Release Date 29 November 2010
Over 60 University of Reading graduates gathered in London recently to hear from John Armitt CBE, Chairman of the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA).
John, also a University of Reading honorary graduate, explored the £8.6 billion investment in the civil infrastructure, housing and stadia for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The network event, sponsored by Gardiner & Theobald, was for alumni from the University's School of Construction Management and Engineering.
John Armitt described the opportunities and challenges that the ODA faced, ranging from inheriting a heavily contaminated site, to meeting a 20% renewable energy provision for new infrastructure and minimising transport impacts.
John Armitt said: "The project has provided an opportunity for all sectors to question and review techniques which not only meet the short term objectives of a ‘Green Games', but can contribute to the construction sector's challenge of reducing CO2 impact by 80% by 2050."
The talk was followed by a networking drinks reception for alumni and staff.
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