'Everybody is doing their part and working together,' he said. With an average of 450 to 500 workers on the job, each is taking on a particular specialty. Multiple floors and areas are being worked on at the same time. Groenendal explained that the work is being done in phases and in areas. The kitchen areas have epoxy flooring installed and stainless steel has been added to the walls. Coolers for food and beverage storage are in place and food service equipment is coming in. Millwork (cases and cabinets) are starting to arrive and soon more equipment will be delivered. In many back-of-the-house areas – which will contain support systems for all aspects of the resort – the T-bar is in place and ready for acoustical ceiling tiles to be added. The 13-acre site will be anchored by a convenience store and a multi-pump gas station, with two additional lots available for development, in an easy to access location on Ramona Expressway. 'Most of the overhead MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) has been done which allows us to start on the acoustical ceiling installation.' Soboba Crossroads will provide up to 10 spaces for lease within the newly constructed retail building. Driver, general contractors for the project. 'We are putting up drywall, painting and putting down flooring in some areas,' said Tom Groenendal, Senior Superintendent for C.W. Scaffolding is starting to come down as each section of the Soboba Casino Resort hotel’s exterior gets a final coat of paint and the interior work is well under way.
