![]() ![]() ![]() In an attempt to appease the community, the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, which owns the resort, added numerous infrastructure improvements around the casino, including several roadways, a 7,000-sq-ft water treatment plant and sewer connection to Rohnert Park. Fierce opposition from some community groups over environmental concerns and fears of increased traffic made the permitting process more difficult and lengthier, according to project leaders. Perhaps the biggest hurdle was the project's intense public scrutiny, which was not always positive. The resort development was fraught with difficulties, including delayed financing and full-time environmental oversight due to the site's proximity to a wetlands area, which is home to two rare species. ![]() Using fast-tracked delivery, crews took only 17 months to construct a 340,000-sq-ft casino that includes a 9,000-sq-ft events center and more than a dozen eateries, along with more than 70 acres of site infrastructure improvements. The 340,000-sq-ft entertainment venue includes a high-end Vegas-like casino. ![]()
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