MGM Osaka IR main building construction will begin on April 2025, and is expected to be completed by July 2030.
Construction on the core building of the highly anticipated MGM Osaka integrated resort (IR), featuring a casino, is slated to commence at the end of April 2025, with full project completion anticipated by July 2030. This information comes from a report by Kensetsutsushin Shimbun, a Japanese construction industry news source, citing updates from Osaka IR KK, the development consortium led by MGM Resorts International and Orix Corp.
The ¥1.27 trillion (approximately US$8.07 billion) project, located on Yumeshima island in Osaka Bay, has already seen preliminary construction work begin. The newly announced phase focuses on “section B” of the development, encompassing 101,713 square meters (1.09 million sq. feet) and housing the main building.
According to the report, the main building will boast a gross floor area of 527,320 square meters, spanning one basement level and 27 stories above ground. This structure will house a variety of amenities, including a hotel, casino, theater, retail spaces, and food and beverage outlets.
Kensetsutsushin Shimbun also revealed that the design for section B was a collaborative effort between Takenaka Corp and Nihon Sekkei Inc. However, the selection of construction contractors for this key phase is still pending.
The Osaka IR District Development Plan, updated on April 19, details the overall scope of the project. The total land area designated for the IR is 492,680 square meters, with the total gross floor area of the facilities projected to fall between 731,000 and 848,000 square meters. A tentative plan sets this figure at 770,525 square meters.
The MGM Osaka IR is currently on track for an opening “around autumn 2030,” as outlined in the development plan. This major development is expected to significantly boost tourism and economic activity in the Osaka region.
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