Suncity Group agrees Resorts World Westside City construction contract

In the Philippines and a subsidiary of Asian junket operator Suncity Group has reportedly inked an agreement that is to see Megawide Construction Corporation assist in building the first stage of its coming Resorts World Westside City development.

According to a Sunday report from Inside Asian Gaming, the Hong Kong-listed enterprise used an official filing to detail that the contract inked by its SunTrust Home Developers Incorporated subordinate is to involve the local construction giant being paid approximately $128.98 million so as to help realize the initial phase of the coming suburban Manila hotel and casino complex. The source explained that this remuneration encompasses about $83.17 million for the construction of the envisioned facility’s main basement, podium and hotel tower alongside around $45.81 million for associated excavation and lateral support work.

Prestigious project:

When completed, the opening stage of the five-star Resorts World Westside City is reportedly due to encompass a 400-room hotel managed by an arm of local property development firm Megaworld Corporation as well as a 1,959,031 sq ft casino offering a selection of some 1,200 slots as well as at least 400 VIP and mass-market gaming tables. This 297-acre Entertainment City endeavor is purportedly hoping to begin welcoming guests by the end of 2022 moreover featuring a 960-space parking area covering 473,612 sq ft in addition to multiple restaurants and a small retail element.

Preliminary compensation:

The contract between SunTrust Home Developers Incorporated and Megawide Construction Corporation reportedly furthermore calls for the latter to receive an initial payment worth in the region of $33.61 million before the end of the year with the balance subsequently coming due upon completion of the contracted works.

Grand plan:

Suncity Group reportedly holds a 51% stake in SunTrust Home Developers Incorporated via its Fortune Noble subordinate with the remaining interest belonging to Megaworld Corporation and local entity Aurora Securities Incorporated. The longer-term for plan for Resorts World Westside City is to purportedly see the parties spend in the region of $570 million so as to add a theater and a shopping mall in addition to a further pair of hotels so as to bring the Philippines project’s total complement up to as many as 2,390 rooms.