But at a groundbreaking ceremony Monday morning several Gila River leaders said they would like to hold a grand opening in 12 months. The project is expected to cost at least $150 million and could take 18 to 24 months to construct. The casino will be known as Santan Mountain and has remarkable views of the San Tan Mountains to the east of the property. The casino is being built south of Chandler on 160 acres of Gila River community trust land on the southeast corner of Gilbert Road and Hunt Highway.
GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY, AZ - The Gila River Indian Community, along with its gaming enterprise arm Gila River Hotels & Casinos, is set to begin construction on its fourth casino in the Phoenix metro.
