The plans of Malaysia-based Genting Group for the site on the Strip’s northern end include a 100,000-square-foot casino, dining options of authentic Asian cuisine and retail space. The property is xpected to cater to the city’s Chinese and Chinese-American tourists.
"The initial drawing had a lot of traditional, older Chinese architecture and elements that were within it,” said Farrell, whose appointment was announced Wednesday. "The company has really taken a look at the market in Las Vegas throughout the past couple of years, and it has really shifted to something that’s much more modern.”
Farrell described the new design as "much more Shanghai than maybe Beijing, with technology and a modern looking feel.” The design changes came as Las Vegas resort companies make changes to their properties in an attempt to lure more young gamblers with money to spend.
The original opening date for Resorts World Las Vegas was 2016, but the developer and the top-elected official in Clark County, where the property is located, said they are confident the project will be finished.
"There were a lot of stops and starts with this project, some redesigns, but from the dialogue we had this morning, I’m very convinced that they’ve got a plan moving forward, and they are committed to a specific timeframe,” said Clark County commission chairman Steve Sisolak.
Farrell said the company has a list of finalists of potential contractors based in Las Vegas with experience building large Strip resorts.
Construction activity should start within months with the installation of tower cranes to start work on the casino structure and the hotel towers. A 3,000-space parking building has already been completed.
Source: GMB / Gazette.com
