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Developers Tour Pennsylvania Casino Site

CHESTER, Pennsylvania – As reported by the Delco Daily Times: "In a section of the city dominated by large industrial facilities, it won't be long before racing and gaming take center stage. Members of the Delaware County Redevelopment Authority met with developers at the site of Harrah's Chester Casino and Racetrack Wednesday for a tour of what figures to be a monumental development for Chester and for the county.

"The 5/8-mile track is set to host its first race in June, with the casino expected to open around October 2006, said project manager Michael Koep, on-site representative for the Flynn Co., which owns the waterfront property.

"For that to happen, Koep saidbuilders must finish a bridge that will extend the south end of the track out over the water, put down the running surface and lay the infield grass.

"He also hopes to have an eight-story parking garage connected to the casino and an administrative building complete by the time the track opens.

"The most extensive part of the multimillion-dollar development will be building the four-level casino, which will include a restaurant, a racing level for betting and simulcast, the casino, a VIP lounge, clubhouses and a terrace where patrons can sit and watch the races.

"According to Koep, Harrah's is spending close to $1 million per day on construction, and has already spent approximately $8 million for demolition to bring the site up to grade…"

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