Whistler Olympic Park/Whistler Paralympic Park
General Information
Venue Type: Competition
Location: Callaghan Valley
Distance from Olympic and Paralympic Village Whistler: 22 km
Venue Capacity: 12,000 in each of three stadiums (6,000 Paralympic capacity)
Elevation: 850 m - 910 m
Events taking place at this venue: Biathlon, Biathlon (Paralympic), Cross Country Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Cross Country Skiing (Paralympic), Nordic Combined, Ski Jumping
Website: www.whistlerblackcomb.com
Venue Description:
The compact two square kilometre 2010 Winter Games core area includes three separate stadiums located about 500 metres apart. Approximately 14 kilometres of competition trails for cross-country and biathlon were built in addition to eight kilometres of training trails. An additional 20 to 25 kilometres of recreational trails will cover spectacular cross-country ski terrain next to the 2010 Winter Games core area. All Paralympic cross country skiing and biathlon events will start and finish from the Olympic cross-country stadium and will use parts of the Olympic cross-country competition trails.
Post-Games Use
Whistler Olympic Park/Whistler Paralympic Park will serve as a legacy for the enjoyment of local residents, visitors and athletes in a variety of ways from recreational uses to high performance sport.
Construction Information
Construction Type: New
Start Date: June 2005
End Date: 2008 (Completed)
Construction Responsibility: Sandwell Engineering
Total Expected Expenses: $122.4 million
VANOC: $122.4 million
General Contractor: N/A
Construction Update:
The construction project involves the competition facilities as described above, technical sport buildings at each of the stadiums, sewer/water/power services, access roads, internal roads, parking lots, a day lodge and other related infrastructure facilities. Construction of the permanent elements of the Nordic venue began in June 2005 and was completed in Fall 2007. Temporary construction and facilities set-up will commence in Summer 2009.
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