“We anticipate announcing dates for information sessions soon for union companies interested in these jobs. As we begin the next phase of construction, our outreach efforts will focus on electrical, mechanical, and drywall,” he said. “We are encouraged by the tremendous progress MGM Springfield has made over the last several months. and the Union Chandler Hotel, whose historic front facades will be preserved, also still need to be demolished once the facades are secured and braced. In addition, the rear of two structures, 73 State St. in preparation for placing it on a new foundation.īrian Packer, MGM’s vice president of construction, told BusinessWest that one building and the rear portion of the State Armory still need to be knocked down. Demolition is also still occurring in the area where the casino and hotel will be built, and on April 19 the First Spiritualist Church was moved 600 feet from its former home on 33-37 Bliss St. Work to compact the ground and get it ready for the garage, which will be the first structure built, is taking place now. But that’s just the beginning, say city and regional business leaders, who say MGM has forged a number of strategic partnerships to ensure that even more area companies - those in construction, but also providers of myriad other services - benefit from this $900 million effort.Ĭonstruction is moving forward on the 14.5-acre MGM Springfield site between Union and State streets and Columbus Avenue and Main Street.Ībout 70% of the footprint for the garage, casino, hotel, and outdoor space has been cleared, and about 45 local and non-regional companies have been employed during the process. With construction on the MGM Springfield casino underway, plenty of local businesses - 40 to 50 over the next six to nine months - will have worked on the project in its first phase. American Environmental’s Tom MacQueen says employees of construction-related companies appreciate having steady work close to home.

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