South East England Development Agency (SEEDA)

South East plans to benefit from the London 2012 Games

On July 6 2005 London won the right to host the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in 2012. The Eton College Rowing Centre at Dorney Lake in the South East has been chosen to host the Rowing and Canoe/Kayak
(flatwater) competitions in 2012.

The benefits of the 2012 Games go beyond sport itself. There will be many construction contracts for the building industry and the South East is well placed to bid. Tourism can benefit hugely as people come to London and look to extend their stay.

For further information please contact

Stella Bellem, Head of Cultural Policy on +44 (0)1483 500 796 or Paddy Herlihy the South East Regional Coordinator for the 2012 Games on padraigherlihy@seeda.co.uk or visit www.london2012.com.

Background information

Review of the Impacts of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games on the South East Region - April 2006

• View Impacts document
  (PDF Document 2.64Mb)
• SEESEL 2012 Overview
  (PDF Document 670Kb)