Glimpse at MGM Springfield’s tentative construction timeline

Although the company is slightly behind its original estimates for breaking ground in December, officials hope to start the efforts in the coming weeks if the relatively mild New England winter continues. Below is a tentative timeline for construction of the MGM Springfield casino, including how long they estimate each phase will take, based on documents the company has provided to city officials.

Project Overview

• Pre-construction/ongoing design- 12 months

• Existing building demolition- 90 days

• Construction of parking garage- 10 months

• Construction of casino and hotel tower- 30 months

• Pre-opening/furnishing preparations- 5 months

Permit Process

•Federal: U.S. EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit: 2 months (early 2015)

• State: Mass. Environmental Policy Act: Approved

•Dept. of Housing and Community Development: 4 months (early 2015)

•State Gaming Commission project design approval: NO MONTH GIVEN? (Summer 2015)

• Local: City Council approval of Casino Overlay District  NO MONTH GIVEN? (Jan. 2015)

•City Council approval for special permit: 2 months (early 2015)

•City Council approval for transport detour- 2 months (early 2015)