A PLAN to relocate wildlife living on the Olympic site to a nature reserve in Leyton has been unveiled.

The Olympic Delivery Authority's (ODA) ecology action plan is designed to protect the several species of fish, birds, bats and newts that live on the Olympic site.

A survey will be carried out to find newts on the site, and if any are found, they will be relocated to the Waterworks nature reserve, off Lea Bridge Road.

The ODA will use mesh to prevent migratory sand martins from returning to the site. Artificial nests for sand martins and kingfishers will be built at Waterworks reserve.

The Pudding Mill river will be gently electrified, stunning the fish momentarily so that they rise to the top. They will then be transferred to the River Lea.

Surveys will be carried out to detect birds and bats and discussions will take place about creating alternative habitats for moths, bees and insects.

ODA chief executive David Higgins said: "The ODA's next phase of work will see the site cleared and bridges and roads built.

"As this activity on the ground moves up a gear, we will ensure that sustainability remains at the heart of the project.

"We are creating the largest new urban park for 150 years, restoring ponds and waterways and creating new wetland habitats.

"As we do this we must protect the wildlife and biodiversity of the site.

"The work over the next few weeks will be carried out sensitively and under expert supervision."