The old water tower is expected to be taken down next week which will allow for power and other utilities to be moved onto the property. Over the coming weeks, there will be some demolition taking place on the Schoolfield site. The smokestacks tower is about 220 feet tall, and the hotel will only reach 200 feet. The iconic 'three sisters' smokestacks will remain the focal point of the resort and will also be the tallest element of the property. “The people of Danville have entrusted us to build a world-class resort, and we look forward to proving that trust was well-founded with an incredible resort worthy of the iconic Caesars brand.”Ĭaesars executives said they wanted to blend the resort as much as they could into the surrounding areas.

“Caesars Virginia will be an economic driver for the region, both as a tourist and entertainment draw and through the more than a thousand good-paying jobs the resort will create,” President and Chief Operating Officer of Caesars Entertainment Anthony Carano said. The architect behind the design, Marnell Companies, has led the way in designing countless casino resorts across the country. RELATED: Economic impact from Caesars Entertainment expected to now top $500 MillionĬelebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is expected to have a restaurant at the Danville resort. This will be a $500 million investment for the region and is expected to break ground in December.Ĭaesars executives, along with members of the city council and other state and local leaders were at the unveiling.Ĭaesars Virginia will include 500 hotel rooms, a state-of-the-art casino floor, Caesars Sportsbook, World Series of Poker Room, new restaurant and entertainment. (WSET) - Caesars Entertainment shared official renderings for Caesars Virginia Thursday.

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