THE R1.6 billion revamped Suncoast was unveiled last night. Guests packed the Suncoast Globe, the new events arena able to host 2 200 people. The entire revamp process took 24 months with the popular entertainment venue increasing in floor space of 48 012m² – the equivalent of five rugby fields.
Suncoast was constructed 16 years ago by Tsogo Sun Gaming and at last night’s event the group, which has over 100 hotels in South Africa, Seychelles and the Middle East, pulled out all the stops for a spectacular unmasking of this hugely popular Durban venue. The Globe, is located against the backdrop of the Moses Mabhida Stadium, and is adaptable for any event or function.
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The COO of Tsogo Sun Gaming, Glenn Joseph said the gaming giant had spent over R4 billion on casino and hotel refurbishments in the past five years. “With R1.6 billion invested in Suncoast, this development project has been the bulk of our focus with regards to capital expenditure.”
Director of operations of Suncoast, Mike Dowsey said the revamping and additional facilities added to Suncoast was completed in record time. What’s more during the entire process the establishment remained open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year. He said more than 1800 workers helped in its construction.
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The casino floor has been completely refurbished with an increase in slot machines from 1600 to 1850 and 71 tables. But it is the art decor-inspired Salon Privé situated on the upper level that Tsogo Sun Gaming has hailed as the ‘jewel in Suncoast’s crown’. It boasts 180-degree sea views with 202 slot machines and 21 gaming tables.
The venue is now home to The Barnyard Theatre with a seating capacity of 400. There are now also eight movie theatres.
Revamped Suncoast facts:
- 121 eateries
- 2817 restaurant seats
- 16 ATMS
- 1850 slot
- 3600 parking bays
- 1919 513 bricks were used for the revamp
- 68 959 litres of paint which could fill 450 bath tubs was used for the revamp
This December Bollywood singer, Krishna Kumar Kunnath known simply as KK will be the first act to take place in the brand-new Globe. Next on the line-up on 14 December, will be Just Jinger and Tailor Becoming Anna Wolf with Loyiso Gola taking to stage on 15 December with ‘Unlearning’. On 22 December Riaad Moosa & Friends will have audiences rolling with laughter.
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