The IBC construction work started on 1 October and during the first week, the 11 first modules were erected. On 11 October, the first section out of three was finalised. The entire facility will be in place during the month of October.
Watch video footage of the construction work:
Video of the mounting of the IBC cabins.
All 78 cabins making up the International Broadcast Centre will be in place before 26 October. After that, IBC work will proceed with cabling of water supply, drain pipes, electricity, data and cable TV network.
Broadcasters' headquarters
Totalling 2000 square metres, the IBC will serve as the main working area for NRK Host Broadcaster, the European Broadcasting Union and ten rights holding broadcasters.
NRK Host Broadcaster is responsible for providing technical and administrative support to broadcasters, including coordination of facilities and space requirements in the IBC and the adjacent RTV compound.
Three-dimensional model of the IBC/MPC facility. IBC is comprised of the grey units.
Foto: CramoThe equipment rental services company Cramo has been contracted by the Local Organising Committee to deliver the entire facility, including the IBC, MPC and common services areas.
Construction has also started of the foundation for the large buildings, comprising MPC, information areas, press conference room and media cafeteria. Mounting of these buildings will start on 18 October.
The entire facility will be taken over by the organiser on 24 January, one month before the start of the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 23 February 2011.
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