Silverstar set for R480 million facelift

The face of entertainment on the West Rand is set to change with a R480 million refurbishment on the cards for Silverstar Casino.

The NEWS visited the casino for a walk-through with guest of honour Mogale City Mayor Councillor Koketso Calvin Seerane, to get an idea of what visitors can expect when construction is complete.

The water at the site of the once iconic fountain had been drained and was buzzing with over 350 construction workers working around the clock to get a new restaurant, gaming area, beer garden and much more off the ground.

The development will be undertaken as a single-phase project and fast-tracked for completion by August 2014.

Once complete, Silverstar will be poised to become the entertainment capital of the West Rand, with six cinemas all boasting the latest technology in 3D screens, a 12-lane bowling alley, four new restaurants around a central square that can be used also for outdoor events, a large outdoor screen featuring cutting-edge technology in the central square, two additional restaurants inside the property (which brings the total number of restaurants to six), a unique beer garden, laser games, a refurbished casino, a large outdoor domed events arena, an upmarket indoor multipurpose events venue and additional parking.

“Designed to take advantage of the spectacular location of Silverstar at the foothills of Roodekrans Ridge, the new development will bring Silverstar into the open air, with leisure and entertainment facilities built around a large village square,” explains Silverstar Director of Operations and Complex General Manager, Shane Collinson.

“The Soulstice Spa, Silverstar Hotel, Steak restaurant, Ciao Baby Cucina, Centre Star Buffet and Black Cherry coffee shop will remain open throughout construction, with little or no impact on their operations,” says Collinson.

The crèche will be relocated to the current conference area and The Magic Company, although undergoing an expansion and refurbishment, will remain operational.

According to Tsogo Sun Group CEO, Marcel von Aulock, “Tsogo Sun prides itself on pushing the envelope, constantly reinventing ourselves and creating great experiences. We are extremely excited about the opportunity to bring a true family entertainment destination to the West Rand and to enhance the guest experience at Silverstar significantly.

“In the meantime, it’s business as usual at Silverstar. We still have ample parking and our primary operations are unaffected by the construction. Guests can come and enjoy the hotel, spa, casino and eat out. My team and I are pulling out all the stops to ensure Silverstar remains a great entertainment option throughout the construction period, with excellent food and drink options available,” Collinson concludes.