Vol. 4, No. 8, August 2007
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To the Top
The final beam was lifted into the air as local officials, Borgata executives and the project’s 1,000 construction workers looked on. The Water Club, a signature boutique hotel by Borgata, celebrated its vertical completion on July 20 with the traditional topping-off ceremony.
The $400 million hotel tower was announced shortly after Borgata’s opening in 2003. The Water Club’s opening in early 2008 will mark the completion of the $600 million second phase. A joint venture between Boyd Gaming Corporation and MGM Mirage, the upscale hotel brings the Las Vegas style to Atlantic City. The Water Club will feature 800 guests rooms, three residences, five heated pools, six retail shops and a two-story spa along with 18,000 square feet of meeting space.
The last construction beam was signed by casino executives and project workers as a traditional way to commemorate the accomplishment. Perched atop the last beam of the tower sat a lone evergreen tree to symbolize prosperity. A tradition among construction projects, the tree reportedly brings good luck to the property. After being signed by Borgata COO Larry Mullin, Boyd Gaming President Keith Smith, Chairman Bill Boyd and others, the beam was lifted along with the tree as the last piece of the framing stage.
“Upon its opening in early 2008, the Water Club will continue Borgata’s efforts in redefining Atlantic City as a travel destination by introducing a new, uncharted hotel experience to the market,” said Mullin.
