“We are down to the FFEs: furniture, fixtures and equipment,” Groenendal said. Most of the interior signage has been added and items are being delivered daily.

Driver, said all the asphalt for parking is complete and the exterior lights have been installed. Tom Groenendal, Senior Superintendent for the project’s general contractors C.W. “Nowhere else but here will visitors be able to find such luxurious accommodations offering stunning panoramic views of the Valley,” Vivanco said. Some of the most popular features among the group were the hotel’s four-bay suites of approximately 1,800 square feet with their exquisite layouts, great color combinations and spectacular views from the top floor. Every 10 minutes the air handlers will complete a cycle of replacing the air within the room with fresh air.

“To see the pride on Isaiah’s face when he was explaining things was just awesome,” he said.Īnother design feature that was pointed out to visitors was the fact the now-carpeted casino floor is elevated above air exchangers with vents to the casino floor that allows for outside air to come into the facility. “The craftsmen that did this are real artists.'īianco said he is very excited for the Tribe and the surrounding communities to have this project so near completion. “These custom moldings have been beautifully constructed to highlight all the real wood features that are evident on the walls and other areas around the replacement casino,” Vivanco said. Soboba Tribal Council Chairman Scott Cozart and Vice Chairman Isaiah Vivanco plus Tribal Administrator Michael Castello and Soboba Casino’s Assistant General Manager Jason Cozart hosted the tour with Vice Chairman Vivanco guiding the group through every detail of what’s to come.Ī rich decorative finish was used to accent custom textures and surfaces present throughout the facility. “This will be a sweet dream come true to the San Jacinto Valley, too, as it is creating hundreds, perhaps even thousands of jobs,” said Lakshman Koka, chairman of the Hemet San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce.

“This is more than I was expecting – it’s fantastic,” Riverside County Sheriff-Elect Chad Bianco said. 21 and were thoroughly fascinated with what they saw. The venue will be open by spring ◆ By Mike HilesĪs the Soboba Casino Resort nears completion, a select few community members toured the facility on Dec.

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