The two largest towers at the former Riviera Casino in Las Vegas will come down in two implosions in separate months.
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) chose Las Vegas-based W.A. Richardson Builders to implode the Monaco and Monte Carlo towers in separate demolitions in June and August. The two empty hotel towers are the tallest of the former casino property’s 13 buildings.
The contractor plans to take down the property’s smaller buildings with wrecking balls and bulldozers, before taking down the final two towers this summer.
Due to its age, special care will be needed to contain and potential hazardous dust and materials, such as asbestos.
Demolition consultant Terracon says the Monte Carlo Tower has stucco containing asbestos, requiring the tower to be wrapped in plastic, while workers carefully remove the asbestos. Other areas of the former casino also contain asbestos, which will be removed before the implosions happen.
Although the months are known, the specific dates are yet to be decided, as the LVCVA works on making an event of the demolitions.
The LVCVA bought the Riviera in 2013 and is removing it to make way for an expansion of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Replacing the casino will be parking for more than 3,000 cars, and outdoor exhibition space.
The LVCVA intends to have the Riviera property completely converted into its intended use in time for a 2017 tradeshow for construction machinery.
