They are homologated and, with the exception of Super G, regularly used for World Cup races. Downhill courses are being developed in an already existing ski area. The profile of the courses, access and facilities for athletes, spectators and the media, provide excellent conditions for Olympic competitions with very favourable winter weather. The bobsleigh and luge track is already under construction and will be ready for use at the end of 1995. The plans for the cross-country tracks appear to offer very good conditions for the athletes.
Continued dialogue is required, however, from an environmental point of view.
The Delta Center, an excellent facility for the ice hockey and figure skating competitions, will require some modifications which would reduce current spectator capacity. Negotiations to clarify that the Delta Center will be free of any advertising are ongoing. The bid committee looks at environmental protection as a positive challenge. Governmental agencies and national governing bodies are pro-active in enhancing environmental polices. It provides significant information on transport, the Olympic Village, procurement of goods and services and other areas of environmental protection.