Headwaters Resort & Casino (Proposed)

[NFKjeff]

45 minutes ago, vdogg said:

The Parking deck is 10 levels? With the hotel on top that puts us around 18-19 floors correct?

So, double checking the renderings, it'll have the presence (and floor count) of a 19-20 story building. It's pretty wide though so it won't look tall, but not as terrible as I expected.

From the renderings it doesn't look like the hotel is being built atop the parking deck, but it is elevated to be above the top level of the deck. I'm not sure whether this will increase the overall height of the finished product.

Edited November 18, 2021 by NFKjeff

[SuffolkWahoo]

22 hours ago, NFKjeff said:

From the renderings it doesn't look like the hotel is being built atop the parking deck, but it is elevated to be above the top level of the deck. I'm not sure whether this will increase the overall height of the finished product.

I think you are correct.  Parking seems to be beside the hotel persay.

[vdogg]

For a casino supposedly breaking ground in spring, I'm astonished that no information has been released in months. Their media presence is non-existent. No commercials, no flyers, no updates, nothing... This sure doesn't seem to be something that's close to construction. Literally every other casino in Virginia has put out multiple updates. I've scoured the internet and the last update I can find from the developer of any consequence came out in November.

[BeagleAccountant]

1 hour ago, vdogg said:

For a casino supposedly breaking ground in spring, I'm astonished that no information has been released in months. Their media presence is non-existent. No commercials, no flyers, no updates, nothing... This sure doesn't seem to be something that's close to construction. Literally every other casino in Virginia has put out multiple updates. I've scoured the internet and the last update I can find from the developer of any consequence came out in November.

To be fair to the Pamunkey and HeadWaters, they are the only brand new casino operation. All the others operate casinos in other states and have a complete staff in place for public relations.  They’ll be off and running in due time.

By the way, I found this WM Jordan outreach event where they are hosting local contractors later this month.

https://www.wmjordan.com/join-w-m-jordan-company-and-suffolk-construction-for-our-second-headwaters-resort-casino-virtual-outreach-meeting/?fbclid=IwAR2Ri_4UKTQAszSJkiaIG_wqE4FdQdwdqNZvK8VXSiXNCjKpkCM6XFkFku4

Edited February 8 by BeagleAccountant
Grammar

[zeppelin14]

Just the fact that Norfolk and VB has a long history of projects falling through, we are all just skeptical of this casino happening until construction begins. Hell, even when construction does begin, we are still skeptical until completion (see Granby Tower). We have been burned before.

[EJ_LEWIS]

I'm less excited about the casino every passing day that there is no ground breaking.  I guess I'm just preparing for the possibility that it will never really get built.  

[BeagleAccountant]

1 hour ago, EJ_LEWIS said:

I'm less excited about the casino every passing day that there is no ground breaking.  I guess I'm just preparing for the possibility that it will never really get built.  

There's way too much money on the line for this not to happen. 

[NFKjeff]

7 hours ago, zeppelin14 said:

Just the fact that Norfolk and VB has a long history of projects falling through, we are all just skeptical of this casino happening until construction begins. Hell, even when construction does begin, we are still skeptical until completion (see Granby Tower). We have been burned before

Not ALL. 

[BFG]

As much as the anti-casino groups would love to see that happen, I can’t see one of the most anticipated projects of the last 10 years falling through at the 11th hour. 

[EJ_LEWIS]

16 hours ago, BeagleAccountant said:

There's way too much money on the line for this not to happen. 

I hope you are right.  

[mintscraft56]

Not sure how many of yall know but They added this project to the Downtown Norfolk Construction updates board. That board has basically everything that has so far been getting built. High hopes for this project......I hope it does not pull a Granby Tower on us  

https://www.downtownnorfolk.org/downtown/downtown-norfolk-construction-planning?gclid=EAIaIQobChMItc6W68r29QIVBL_ICh0sjwkoEAAYASAAEgJKcPD_BwE

^^^Scroll all the way down to see it. 

Also... Thats a one year completion date they are giving us! Very high hopes for it!

Edited February 11 by mintscraft56

[zeppelin14]

I don't see why it can't be built in a year. It's just a glorified Holiday Inn on stilts.

[Norf Native]

 

“And we are ready to certainly break ground and hopefully be able to open for business sometime in late 2023.”

The official groundbreaking is expected to take place this summer with construction following soon after....

HeadWaters Resort & Casino project holds event for construction community (wtkr.com)

Edited February 23 by Norf Native
correction

[BeagleAccountant]

On the agenda for city council's retreat on Mar. 4th is an update from city staff on the casino.
http://norfolkcityva.iqm2.com/citizens/FileOpen.aspx?Type=1&ID=1920&Inline=True

[mintscraft56]

12 hours ago, BeagleAccountant said:

On the agenda for city council's retreat on Mar. 4th is an update from city staff on the casino.
http://norfolkcityva.iqm2.com/citizens/FileOpen.aspx?Type=1&ID=1920&Inline=True

I hope it does not get shortened again into a 7-11 with a few gambling machines! All jokes aside im excited to see if they changed anything for the better on it.

[NFKjeff]

1 hour ago, mintscraft56 said:

I hope it does not get shortened again into a 7-11 with a few gambling machines! All jokes aside im excited to see if they changed anything for the better on it.

My guess is there won't be any changes. This is going to be a high quality casino, and will be more unique than the other Virginia venues. I really am impressed with the effort the Pamunkey are putting into revitalize that stretch of waterfront.

[mintscraft56]

On 3/2/2022 at 10:44 PM, NFKjeff said:

My guess is there won't be any changes. This is going to be a high quality casino, and will be more unique than the other Virginia venues. I really am impressed with the effort the Pamunkey are putting into revitalize that stretch of waterfront.

All hopes for this project are still up. They are expecting to break ground this year, right?

[varider]

Casino update is on the agenda for the council retreat today. LRT briefing as well. 

https://www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03042022-1162

[Urbanlooker]

Construction timeline has been readjusted and the opening has been pushed back by a whole year to July 2024. The ground breaking is still set for this summer. With the gaming license expected to he approved this summer that also leaves 2 years with a license but no where to gamble. This leads them to thinking of setting up a "temporary casino" either in Harbor Park, tents, trailers, or other temporary structures. Although I should note that the Harbor Park option is the only one being considered at this time. 

 

This all came from the same Instagram as my post in the military circle development thread. 

Edited March 5 by Urbanlooker

[Qdeathstar]

Portsmouth Casino we’ll be up and running well before this one..

[HRVA]

The casino could open in a temporary location at Harbor Park using the boxing center and Hits at the Park restaurant. 
https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk/current-harbor-park-boxing-center-could-host-gambling-while-norfolk-casino-is-under-construction/

[SuffolkWahoo]

I like it, nice renderings.

[BFG]

These look much better. 

[BeagleAccountant]

HeadWaters doesn't need to concern itself with the Portsmouth Casino opening earlier. They aren't going after the same clientele.

[mintscraft56]

I wonder how much business this can bring us. Hopefully it gives Norfolk a concrete spot on the map! Also the renderings look amazing! At least they didnt take away the beauty along with the height of the tower!