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California casino construction milestone celebrated

CALIFORNIA – As reported by the Desert Sun: "Travelers along I-10 might have noticed a giant barbecue Wednesday afternoon beneath towering construction cranes at the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians' new $205 million, 15-story hotel near Rancho Mirage.

"Roel Construction Co. held the shindig to show appreciation for subcontractors who have completed the concrete and steel frame of the foundation and basement through fourth floor. The 344-room hotel, convention center, spa and pool project kicked off last spring next to the existing six-year-old Agua Caliente Casino at 32-250 Bob Hope Drive.

"…About 300 hotel and spa employees, from entry-level housekeepers to senior executives, will be hired to staff the new hotel, spa and 10,000 square feet of meeting rooms space.

"…Maynard Zillner, a Roel superintendent who oversees field operations, said 138 workers are building the hotel, but that number is expected to grow to 350 as the project progresses.

"The project will require about 1.4 million hours of work at an estimated payroll of $70 million, said Bill Martin, Roel's project director…"

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