August 20, 2010
Turner Construction Company, the nation's leading general builder, has been
awarded a $100 million contract to manage the renovation and expansion of
Harrah's Cherokee Hotel Casino in Cherokee, N.C. Construction is underway with
completion of the multi-phased project scheduled for January 2013.
The Harrah's Cherokee Hotel Casino Renovation and Expansion Project will add
110,000 sq. ft. gaming floor area to the casino while renovating the existing
130,000 sq. ft. gaming floor. The scope of work will also provide new modern
bars, restaurants and entertainment stages to the casino and hotel. Additional
features of the renovated resort will be a 70 foot interior waterfall and a
rotunda area that will change lighting and sounds with the changing seasons.
The Harrah's Cherokee Hotel Casino project is part of one of the largest
hospitality programs underway in the U.S. Managed by the Eastern Band of
Cherokee Indians, the renovation and expansion program doubles the size of the
existing casino, hotel and parking facilities, in addition to adding a
first-class spa, entertainment and dining amenities to attract visitors from
throughout the Southeast and across the nation.
Turner is also working on the $120 million contract to for the 500,000 sq. ft.
Cherokee Hotel Tower III at the resort. The Hotel Tower is scheduled for
completion in December 2010.
"Turner is proud to continue its relationship with Harrah's by managing the
expansion and renovation of the Harrah's Cherokee Hotel Casino that will provide
world-class amenities to the guest and visitors to this mountain resort," said
Gary Stradowski, Vice President and General Manager of Turner's Carolinas
operations.
About Turner
Turner is the leading general builder in the U.S., ranking first or second in
the major segments of the building construction field. During 2009, Turner
completed $8.2 billion of construction. Turner is the only builder offering
clients a nationwide network of offices across the U.S. Founded in 1902, the
firm is a subsidiary of HOCHTIEF, a publicly traded company and one of the
world's leading international construction service providers. For more
information, visit Turner's website at
www.turnerconstruction.com.
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