A new hotel casino resort could soon be built a few miles south of the Las Vegas Strip, according to plans revealed by a local developer.
Michael Ochoa is currently asking for approval for a major project on a vacant 13.5-acre site, where he envisions Silverado, a resort near Silverado Ranch Boulevard, on the northwest corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Richmar Avenue.
According to Clark County records, the development would bring a new casino, hotel rooms, restaurants, entertainment and conference facilities to the area.
57,000-Sq-Ft Casino, 300 Rooms
The first phase of the project would add 300 hotel rooms and a 57,000-square-foot casino, along with food and beverage outlets, entertainment areas, and a conference space.
The second phase would add another 150 hotel rooms. The development would occupy a site of approximately 13.5 acres in total and include two six-story hotel buildings and a five-level parking garage, according to a county staff report.
Clark County commissioners are scheduled to consider the proposal on September 2. The project still needs approval before construction can move forward.
Away From the Main Strip
The proposed Silverado resort would be located roughly five miles from the southern edge of the Las Vegas Strip, placing it outside the traditional casino corridor while still along one of the region’s major tourism routes.
The property is currently vacant and sits across from the former Paradise Spa condominium complex. That troubled property had been associated with fires and squatters before being demolished following a change in ownership.
The former condo site is now planned for residential development, potentially adding further redevelopment activity to the surrounding area.
Land use consultant Lucy Stewart, representing Ochoa Development Corp., described the proposed resort as a substantial long-term investment in the area.
In a letter to Clark County, Stewart said the project would contribute to the continued evolution and revitalization of this section of Las Vegas Boulevard.