Constriction work to build the 2012 Olympic Velodrome is on track, with plans to begin cladding work in the spring.

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) said that with the steel structure now complete, the building would be watertight by the summer to allow work to begin on the timber cycling track.

"The completion of the Velodrome steel structure gives us an exciting glimpse of what will not only be a world-class venue for the Games and legacy, but another striking piece of architecture for the Olympic Park," said ODA chief executive David Higgins.

"The Olympic Stadium and Aquatics Centre are already firm fixtures on the east London skyline but the Velodrome taking shape has created a new focal point in the north of the Olympic Park.

"This year will be the toughest so far across the site, and we now turn our attentions to the lifting of the huge cable-net roof of the Velodrome, a key engineering challenge, which will help crown this spectacular venue," he added.

The Velodrome, at the heart of the Olympic Park, will be one of the focal points of the 2012 Games.

Britain has an excellent record in cycling and there will be high hopes that the home team will be able to add to its Beijing medal haul in 2012.

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