Maine Resort Spa Casino Design Unveiled
OCTOBER 1, 2008. The Olympia Group has unveiled preliminary plans for Oxford Highlands Resort- Spa-Casino. Executive architect, Peter Wilday, of Reno, Nevada, explained that the four-season facility was designed to capture the feel of a traditional New England village center, with a variety of architectural features such as turrets, roof treatments and storefronts characteristic of buildings in Maine.
"When I was young I was lucky enough to spend my summers on Lake Maranacook so I feel a deep connection to Maine," said Wilday.
The project will include a 300 room hotel, a large conference center, a spacious casino featuring up to 1,500 slot machines, a wide variety of table games, fine and casual dining options, a spa, indoor and outdoor pools, parking for guests and accommodations for snowmobiles, cross country skiing and numerous other year round amenities.
"This resort is going to be a significant destination that will attract thousands of visitors to the state of Maine. Additionally it will have a much needed conference center for regional business functions," said Pat LaMarche, Spokesperson for Vote Yes on 2 for Maine.
In regards to the actual design and building schedule, Wilday stated: "We will utilize a phased approach for this wonderful, environmentally friendly project."
The $100 million first phase of this project will include:
o 125 well appointed hotel rooms & suites.
o 1,200 slots, table games and a poker room.
o Three to four casual and fine dining restaurants including a live action buffet, a caf'e and a seafood-steak house.
o A bar and lounge featuring live entertainment.
o Regional conference center.
o A spa and fitness center.
o A large indoor pool.
The estimated $50 million second phase will include:
o 175 well appointed hotel rooms & suites.
o Expanded casino floor, which includes up to 300 slots.
o Additional specialty restaurants.
o An entertainment venue accommodating headliners and musical productions.
o Expanded meeting and convention space.
o Additional outdoor pool and expanded spa and fitness center.
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