Macau Legend Development is in the process of redesigning its non-gaming project at the Macau Fisherman’s Wharf called Legendale Hotel.
Melinda Chan, President of Macau Fisherman’s Wharf International, told GGRAsia that she hopes for the redesign plan to be ready soon.
“We hope that the plan can be viewed by the [local] media first, and I can explain all the technical aspects involved […] before we submit it to the government [for approval],” said Chan.
“Of course we would want to have it designed in such a way that our shareholders’ profits could be maximized,” she added.
Initially, the group proposed the Legendale Hotel to be 90 meters tall. However, back in 2018, the proposed height stirred public discussion, as it would block the view of the waterside area.
Chan reassured during the interview that the project was “legally compliant.”
Therefore, Chan said that they had agreed to reduce the height to no higher than 60 meters in a bid “to relieve people’s concerns over how the project affects the city’s vista.”
The group president has formerly expressed hopes that the Legendale Hotel would be allowed to house gaming facilities, noting that gaming is the foundation for Macau Fisherman’s Wharf.
Babylon Casino and Legend Palace are under the same group, which has a total of 112 gaming tables as of December 31.
However, when speaking to the media outlet, Chan said that the company is maintaining the existing gaming inventory of the company.
“In future, whether or not we should have more gaming elements, I’ll seek our shareholders’ thoughts on this issue.”
Meanwhile, there are still no updates on how many rooms the Legendale Hotel will offer once the redesigned plan is complete.
The three hotels currently at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf, including Rocks Hotel, Harbourview Hotel and Legend Palace, offer a total of 700 rooms.
Last year Chan said that it would be at least three to five years before the project is completed – including the submission of the construction plan.
Meanwhile, Chan also commented that the group has not seen any shops leaving its complex at the Macau Fisherman’s Wharf, except for those whose leases have expired.
She added that there are hopes to add retail and catering elements to Legend Palace and “a covered outdoor walkway at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf – called Legend Boulevard – in order to increase the site’s appeal once visitors return to Macau.”
Macau Fisherman’s Wharf is also currently on the process of revamping its conference and exhibition center, which may be ready by next month.
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