The permanent, luxury resort hotel opened on October 3, 2007, with a grand event which included models and celebrities including Ashanti, Kid Rock, and fireworks.ĭetroit is one of the largest American cities and metropolitan regions to offer casino resort hotels. The casino opened in its temporary location on July 29, 1999. It is owned by Vici Properties and operated by MGM Resorts International. The MGM Grand Detroit is one of three casino resort hotels in Detroit, Michigan, and one of four in the Detroit–Windsor area. Octo 16 years ago ( October 3, 2007) (as permanent luxury resort) A 500-foot-long high connector, including a 100-foot clear span over Third Avenue, links the MGM Grand Detroit parking structure and DTE.J 24 years ago ( July 29, 1999) (as temporary casino)

DTE Energy, adjacent to MGM, added an urban oasis with parks, walkways, and a reflecting pool. The MGM Grand Detroit area was also upgraded during construction, with Third Street converted from a one-way street to a two-way boulevard to facilitate traffic movement. An eight-story, 5,000 space guest parking structure.For events, there is a 14,000 square foot ballroom, 30,000 square feet of meeting space, and seating for 1,200 for live performances. The 17-story hotel boasts 401 luxury rooms. The casino offers 100,000 square feet of gaming space with 4,500 slot machines. Data and voice cabling utilizing Cat6E cablingĭevelopment included the casino, an opulent high -rise hotel, parking structures, conference and meeting space, a full-service spa, restaurants, and a Starbucks on a 25-acre site.With the variety of venues and services, the one million square foot building required numerous unique systems, including customized interior and exterior lighting and voice, data, and wireless systems designed and installed by our subsidiary, Motor City Electric Technologies.

It required miles of underground conduit and aluminum conductors (480-volt feeders). The MGM Grand Detroit required multiple substations for power distribution, four 2000KW generators with paralleling gear with load shed, and load add capabilities. (MCE) was thrilled to be part of this momentous project. The new MGM Grand Detroit would be one of the most significant construction projects Detroit had recently seen, with a budget of $803 million. This new establishment would replace a previously operating temporary casino, run since 1999.

In December 2005, the Michigan Gaming Control Board approved MGM Grands’ plans for a new casino.

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