Nouveau Casino: The public inquiry started in Bandol This is one of the essential steps for the completion of the project. The future casino, which must be built by Groupe Partouche Field Great Bridge (at the roundabout after the toll), is the subject of a public inquiry since Monday and for one month (1). .
More exactly, the rezoning of the parcel which is subject to the discretion of Bandol and the Commissioner-investigator (2). The prefect also give its opinion, then the building permit will finally be filed.
According to the mayor, Christian Palix, work, estimated at 15 million, could begin in April 2011 for an opening late 2012. Back on the outline of the project. A location offsets The goal is to move the current casino located at the entrance of the city.
“Partouche prefer to build a new casino rather than renovate the old one, which would have forced a temporary closure, and thus a loss of income”, the mayor said. The City has sold, in 2010, 3600 sqm on the ground of the Great Bridge, for a total of over 4 million.
If Christian Palix ensures that land is the only one-building-was able to accommodate the project, several precautions had to be taken because of its proximity with the rivers of the Grand Vallat, who placed him in a flood zone.
Thus, the field will be raised by two meters on the lower part. In addition, a “unloading arm “will be created along the road. In case of exceptional flood, it will store the excess water. ” It has conducted studies and scientific impact.
We wanted there to be no ambiguity as to the public inquiry “, specified by the mayor. The equipment The new casino will be larger than the existing one (5000 sq ft 4000 sq cons). About 160 slot machines will be installed.
The casino has also a theater and karaoke, and a conference hall. Parking for 200 cars must also be built right next door. The economic benefits in April 2010, the City has renegotiated its delegation of public service with the group Partouche.
Concluded for 20 years, it will bring 250,000 euros more each year compared to the old contract. The town will receive in effect 15 % instead of 12 % of gambling revenue, about 2.5 million per year. Over, Partouche pay 150,000 euros to the town hall as participation in cultural events.
