Groundbreakings
1. Construction is underway on the new Police and Airport Authority Headquarters and central utility plant at Reno-Tahoe International Airport, part of its billion-dollar MoreRNO expansion. Lane closures, parking changes and altered pedestrian routes are now in effect as work continues.
2. The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles began renovations on July 28 at the Carson City DMV, with upgrades including new flooring, countertops, wall coverings and an expanded testing room. Construction will limit in-person services, although most of the work will take place during nights and weekends.
Progress Reports
3. Site work is progressing on the Las Vegas A’s $2B ballpark, planned for the corner of the Strip and Tropicana Avenue and targeted to open in April 2028. Funding sources for the stadium include $300M in private loans from U.S. Bank and Goldman Sachs, $350M in public support, a $100M equity investment from a pending food and beverage partner and $1.1B committed by the team’s owner, John Fisher. The team will be responsible for any additional costs. Mortenson | McCarthy Construction is leading development.
4. Caesars has completed the first phase of a $160M remodel to convert the former Harveys hotel-casino in Stateline into Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe. Renovations included new lobby design, upgraded guest towers and refreshed food and beverage spaces. Full project completion is expected by summer 2026, with work resuming in September on the pool, casino bars and convention space.
Completions
5. TLC Casino Enterprises has completed a $24M renovation of the North Tower at the Four Queens Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas. The project modernized all 300 rooms and upgraded building systems. The South Tower was recently renovated as well, and full North Tower availability is expected by early September.
6. The Debbie Smith Career and Technical Education Academy in Reno has officially opened its doors for the 2025–26 school year. The Washoe County School District hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 5 to mark the launch of the new high school campus.
7. Construction is complete on Alexander Dennis’ North Las Vegas plant, the first facility in the U.S. dedicated to manufacturing double-decker buses. The company, owned by New Flyer Industries, began operations at the new plant with a 115-person workforce and plans to scale production in 2026 with electric models.
8. Washoe County completed a $22M permanent supportive housing complex at the Nevada Cares Campus in Reno. The facility includes 50 studio-size units for residents with disabilities. The project was funded with $21.9M from the Home Means Nevada Initiative Development Fund for construction and an additional $5.6M from the Supportive Housing Development Fund to support operations over five years. Another 120 units are under construction elsewhere on campus.
9. Clark County School District will reopen Lundy Elementary in Mt. Charleston on Aug. 11 following a two-year closure due to storm damage. The school sustained significant damage from Tropical Storm Hilary in 2023 and was initially slated for permanent closure before trustees reversed their decision. Construction costs are expected to come in less than the district’s $7.8M allocation. Only eight students are currently enrolled, with two staff members assigned to the campus. A ribbon-cutting is scheduled for Aug. 13.
