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Hurricane Forces Halt To Casino Construction11 July 2005BILOXI, Mississippi -- As reported by WLOX TV: "With lots of work left to be done, employees at Biloxi's newest casino are putting the finishing touches on wind and water proofing the 235 million dollar project against the threat of Hurricane Dennis. "'We brought in some people working triple shifts the last 2 or 3 days to have all the purple glass, particularly on the south side and the west side re-cauked,' says Hard Rock Developer Roy Anderson III. "...'We're trying to beat the high winds just to get the sign on the column where it will be safe,' says Todd Ducote, shop foreman for Kojis and Son's Sign Co. "The Louisiana sign company designed the guitar to withstand winds up to 180 miles per hour. "'We just hope for the best and play the cards that's dealt us on this deal,' says developer Anderson..." |