The excitement is definitely building," Rideau Carleton Casino general manager Helen MacMillan tells CTV News Ottawa. "We had members of our team for a couple of hours to talk to them about what's coming, what it's going to look like, and what it's going to mean for them. (Hard Rock/supplied)Īccording to Hard Rock, the $350-million construction project is expected to create nearly 1,900 direct and indirect construction and ongoing employment opportunities in the city of Ottawa. The future Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa will be developed on the site of the Rideau Carleton Casino. "We're a hospitality company, we are focused on food and beverage, restaurants, hotel, entertainment, nightlife and oh, by the way, we have some gaming too." "We're excited, we're breaking ground today, and it's a glorious day. "We're finally here," said Hard Rock International COO Jon Lucas. On Tuesday afternoon, a groundbreaking ceremony was held at the Rideau Carleton Casino, the site of the new facility. It's the opening act, with guitar-shaped shovels in the ground for the future Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa.Ĭonstruction has officially started on Ottawa's rebranded casino after years of delays.
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