$330M ADELAIDE CASINO PLAN

ADELAIDE Casino has been given the green light for a $330 million redevelopment as part of the wider rejuvenation of the Adelaide Convention Centre and Riverbank Precinct.

The owner of the casino, SKYCITY Entertainment Group, has committed to constructing a new tower attached to the existing site on the Festival Plaza forecourt.

Inside the expansion will be a luxury hotel, new VIP gaming facilities, three new bars and three additional restaurants.

There will be function spaces, which will cater for up to 750 people for banquets and events.

Construction of the expanded Adelaide Casino will begin in early 2018 and is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2020.

Adelaide Casino gm Luke Walker said the project would transform the Casino into an integrated entertainment area.

“I’m delighted Adelaide Casino will be joining the redevelopment of the Festival Plaza, which alongside the Adelaide Oval, the new Convention Centre, the upgraded Festival Centre, and the rest of the Riverbank Precinct will create a stunning entertainment space in the heart of the city.’’

Graeme Stephens, chief executive of SKYCITY Entertainment Group said the casino opted to bring the proposed room count up to 123 from 89, by adding an extra floor after careful plans.

“We believe there is demand for more quality hotel rooms in Adelaide from both domestic and international visitors.”

SKYCITY has also allocated funds to remodel the existing Adelaide Casino building in the historic Railway Station to meet the new design standards.