Private sector organisations have shown "extensive interest" in two of the first development opportunities for the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park following the 2012 Games.

Firms had until 5 December to show interest in the Press Centre and Broadcast Centre, along with the proposed Chobham Manor project, by the Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC).

The OPLC revealed that 12 "high-profile" developers came forward with a view to becoming its partner on the creation of the 800-home Chobham Manor neighbourhood.

A further 10 have expressed interest in becoming the "significant tenants" of the Press Centre and Broadcast Centre, with a shortlist to be drawn up in early 2012

OPLC chief executive Andrew Altman said: "We have received an extremely strong response to the Press and Broadcast Centre and Chobham Manor opportunities.

"Our plans for the Olympic Park after the Games are more advanced than any other Olympic host city and we will continue this pace by appointing tenants and a development partner before the 2012 Games have even started."

Operators for venues including the Aquatics Centre, the Handball Arena and the ArcelorMittal Orbit are due to be appointed shortly, while a new Olympic Stadium bidding process is also planned.

The OPLC has also confirmed it will announce the winners of two design competitions for the north and south Olympic Park areas.

Image: Artist's impression of how the Chobham Manor neighbourhood could look, with the Velodrome in the background