Hard Rock Hotel & Casino to host ceremony marking construction work progress at billion-dollar project

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Work on the construction of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon continues and officials say completion of the first phase of the project is nearly complete.

The Tejon tribe and Hard Rock International are set to celebrate the progress with a ceremony next week. It’s known as a topping off ceremony. It’s a construction tradition that highlights the placement of the last beam in a building.

Phase one of the project includes the construction of 150,000 square foot casino. 3,000 slot machines, 48 table games and multiple food and beverage venues including a Hard Rock Cafe are included under this phase, officials said.

The first phase is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.

Phase 2 of construction includes a 400-room hotel, a 2,800-seat Hard Rock live event center, extra casino space, restaurants, pool, gym and spa.

The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon is expected to bring 3,000 direct and 5,000 indirect jobs to Kern’s economy, according to a release. Hard Rock Tejon will be located 15 miles south of Bakersfield.

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