Press Release
September 6, 2000
UNCASVILLE, CT -- Perini Building Co., a division of Perini Corp. (AMEX: PCR) September 1 placed the last steel
beam on the New Mohegan Sun 10,000-seat arena.
The beam was signed by guests and project members attending a ceremony led by Roland J. Harris, chairman, Mohegan
Tribal Council. The topping-off of the Mohegan Arena marks the first construction milestone on the largest private
development on the East Coast.
Perini Building Co. is the construction manger on Project Sunburst. The company is responsible for day-to-day construction
operations, logistics and scheduling. Perini was awarded the $800 million construction contract by the Mohegan
Tribal Gaming Authority.
The 4.9 million sq. ft. expansion is on a 36-month fast-track schedule with the Mohegan Arena, Casino of the Sky,
restaurants and retail element being completed by Fall 2001 with the hotel/convention space completed by Spring
2002.
To meet the aggressive deadline, multiple baseline construction schedules are established for each of the major
components, such as the Mohegan Arena, 34-story luxury hotel tower and podium.
``Although there is one main schedule, each component has its own timeline for structure through enclosure and
its own finish schedule,'' stated Travis Burton, senior project manager for Perini Building Co.
Perini Building Co. has a staff of 70 people on site project managers, superintendents, engineers and administrative
personnel. It is estimated at the high point of construction there will be 1,800 construction personnel employed
on the job, many of whom will be Native Americans.
Sunburst construction includes:
10,000-seat arena
34 story, 1,200 room tri-winged luxury hotel tower with a 45,000 sq.
ft. lobby
115,000 sq. ft. functioning planetarium, the largest planetarium dome
in the world
28,000 sq. ft. full-service spa and fitness center with 20 dry and wet
treatment rooms
16,000 sq. ft. indoor pool
12,500 sq. ft. sun terrace
115,000 sq. ft. casino - when complete, the Mohegan will have one of
the largest casinos in the world
175,000 sq. ft. of premium retail space
100,000 sq. ft. of high-tech, flexible meeting space, including a
40,000 sq. ft. grand ballroom - New England's largest
300-seat cabaret theater
9 new dining establishments
2 parking structures with a total of 5,000 spaces
The design team on the project includes the Mohegan Tribe, Architects Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, Rockwell, and
interior designer Hirsh Bedner. The entire project has been designed around authentic Mohegan culture, folklore
and earth, wind, fire and water -- four elements revered by the Tribe.
Themed structural focal points include The Tree of Life which will link the existing Casino of the Earth to the
new Casino of the Sky. The Tree of Life represents the creation of the Mohegan Tribe. In the casino's center will
be Wombi Rock. The quartz-like rock symbolizes the journey of spirit. Wombi Rock will be large enough to house
a lounge and dance floor on three levels.
Inside the 11,600 sq. ft. lobby will be a simulated cedar forest. Running through it and other parts of the expansion
is Taughannick Falls, a 60-ft. tall, 150-ft. wide waterfall.
Perini Building Co. is the largest builder of hotels and casinos in the country. To date, Perini Building Co. has
built over 37,000 hotel rooms. Other mega-resorts completed or in progress include Opryland Hotel in Florida, Paris
Las Vegas Resort, Sheraton Boston Towers, Hyatt Regency Lake Las Vegas Resort, and Trump Plaza Hotel & Casino.
About Perini Corp.
Perini Corp. and its companies (Perini Building Co., Perini Civil and Perini Management Services Inc.) provide
general contracting, including building and civil construction, construction management and design-build services
to private clients and public agencies in the United States and selected overseas locations.
Perini Building Co. is known for its hospitality and gaming industry projects, and for its corrections, healthcare,
sports and entertainment, and educational expertise.
About Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun, one of the largest and most distinctive casino destinations in the world, is owned by the Mohegan
Tribal Nation. Located in southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun provides its guests with the ultimate in action,
entertainment and excitement in a place that looks and feels like no other.
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Contact:
Papagalos Strategic Communications
Ann Papagalos, 602/279-2933
ann@papagalos.com