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Hundreds Hear MGM Officials Outline Casino Construction Plans

WAMC

More than 400 business owners, contractors, and tradesmen packed a meeting Thursday morning to find out how to bid for work building the MGM Springfield casino. 

MGM officials outlined a construction timetable, explained hiring goals for women, minorities and veterans, and provided contact information. Hunter Clayton, MGM Resorts top construction official said building the casino, hotel, retail stores, restaurants and other amenities is a unique and special project.

"A lot of moving parts, but at the end of the day you are sitting in the middle of a downtown environment with a pedestrian friendly integrated resort," said Clayton. " We are excited."

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission must approve MGM’s construction and diversity plans in January before jobs go out to bid. Major construction work is to start in the spring.

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