The Olympic Delivery Authority’s target to maximise sustainable transport was given a boost last week, as the movement of waste from the Olympic Park was switched from road to water.
The newly-opened Three Mills Lock on the Prescott Channel will be used by 350t barges to take waste from the Olympic Park to a specialist recycling centre in Rainham, Essex.
Environment manager, Richard Jackson, said: ‘The waterways will be a key feature of the Olympic Park, characterising the parklands and open spaces for spectators in 2012 and the local communities after the games.
‘During the “Big build”, they will also play a key role in our logistics strategy, with barges bringing construction materials into the park and waste out again. This is vital in helping us meet our sustainability targets, and will cut down on the number of lorries travelling on the roads.’
The Three Mills Lock and Water Control Structure was officially opened last month, and enables large freight barges to enter the park during the construction phase.
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