A Bradford construction firm has secured the contract to renovate the world-renowned Manchester Velodrome.
The wooden cycle track at the prestigious arena is to be replaced ahead of schedule and ISG Totty Building successfully bid for the work.
The Velodrome is used by both elite cyclists and amateur enthusiasts and it is hoped the renovation will be completed in time to provide the best possible conditions for Great Britain's cyclists gearing up for the Beijing Olympics in 2008.
Work on replacing the track will begin immediately following the Paralympic World Cup Cycling event in mid-May and is expected to be completed by the end of July.
Approximately 54,000 linear metres of specially imported Baltic Pine timber will be used to form the new track, with individual six metre long boards all laid by hand.
Philip Ryder, managing director of ISG Totty Building, said: "Manchester Velodrome is the most heavily-used facility of its type in the world and the track renewal programme represents an essential phase in the preparation of the nation's cyclists ahead of the Olympics next year and looking forward to London 2012.
"The velodrome has also become an integral community resource and ISG Totty Building is delighted to have secured such an important phase of work at this globally recognised centre of excellence."
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