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Chief Gary Batton, Assistant Chief Jack Austin, Jr.,and Janie Dillard, Senior Executive Officer look on as the top beam is added to the new casino addition. Photo by Christian Toews
DURANT, Okla. – Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant celebrated a “topping-out” ceremony today that represents a milestone in construction for the new Sky Tower and expansion project at its new resort property in Durant, Okla.
Construction of the expansion project is moving rapidly, with millions of dollars already invested in site preparation, concrete and steelwork.
“This is more than a building, it’s a commitment to a brighter future for the Choctaw people and the surrounding communities that we celebrated today,” states Chief Gary Batton. “We’re all incredibly proud of the work that has been done by the construction team and excited to continue creating jobs in our communities.”
Amid COVID-19 and social-distancing requirements, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma hosted a virtual topping-out event. The virtual celebration included congratulatory videos from partners including, the developer TynanGroup LLC, lead design-build team Tutor Perini Building and JCJ Architecture.
To watch the video of the virtual topping out use the following link: https://youtu. be/tnNpLI6SNjk
Set to open in the spring of 2021, the 19-story tower will feature 1,000 more luxury hotels rooms, an expanded gaming floor and new amenities such as a new pool, parking garage, retail space and entertainment and dining options. Once completed, more than 1,000 new, permanent jobs will be created.