Olympic tower in London 'to be transformed into giant slide'

The ArcelorMittal Orbit tower in London's Olympic Park could reportedly be transformed into a giant slide for visitors.

The sculpture, which was designed by artist Anish Kapoor, was unveiled prior to the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Now, the London Legacy Development Corporation is considering adding a spiralling slide to the structure, which is 115 metres high.

"The addition of a slide would be an exciting and alternative way to descend from the viewing platforms and will give a different perspective of Britain's tallest sculpture," the Daily Star quotes a corporation spokesperson as saying.

The corporation has already reportedly lodged papers asking for permission to alter the attraction.