London Olympic site out of bounds for public for 18 months

The London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC), responsible for the park in east London says 10 months will be required simply to convert the aquatic centre including the removal of 15,000 spectator seats after the July 27 to August 12 Games.

It will be the summer of 2014 before the stadium can be reopened to the public, Sunday Times reported.

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