Port of London Authority Chasing Olympic Gold
The Port of London Authority has welcomed Londons surprise victory in the race to host the 2012 Olympic Games. PLA chief executive Richard Everitt said, This is excellent news for London and the UK. The announcement also presents important opportunities for greater use of the River Thames.
The river is already used for moving project loads, aggregates and other building materials efficiently and will be further promoted to these ends during the lengthy construction phase of the Olympics. When the games are underway the river will provide transportation for participants, officials and spectators, not only to the Olympic Park but to other key venues on or near the waterway.
The PLA will also be exploring possibilities for more passenger cruise ships to moor in the Thames as floating hotels for visitors or additional accommodation for athletes.
This would build on London’s existing cruise ship moorings at Tower Bridge, Greenwich and Tilbury.
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