Thursday, July 9, 2009

Marina IR Towers Topped Up

Source : The Straits Times, July 8, 2009

THE three 55-storey hotel towers of Marina Bay Sands integrated resort were topped out on Wednesday morning by parent company Las Vegas Sands chairman and CEO Sheldon Adelson.

The towers will house around 2,600 luxury hotel rooms that are simultaneously being fitted out. -- PHOTO: MARINA BAY SANDS

Some 120 regional and local media were invited to witness the topping up ceremony of the three blocks.

The towers will house around 2,600 luxury hotel rooms that are simultaneously being fitted out.

Mr Aldelson told reporters the US$5.4 billion (S$7.9 billion) IR is expected open by January or February next year.

When completely open, it will comprise a casino, hotel rooms, convention and retail space, as well as various entertainment facilities.

With the topping up of the hotel towers, Marina Bay Sands can start construction of the 56th floor and the 1ha Sands SkyPark on the 57th floor.

The SkyPark, which will stand some 200m from the ground, will have a public observation deck in the world's largest building cantilever.

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