The developers behind the Hard Rock Hotel at Village South, the commercial development located in the City's north end, have notified staff that the planned groundbreaking ceremony set for Friday, October 18, has been postponed. Questions regarding the decision can be directed at the development group, Compass Commodities. Contact information for Compass Commodities can be accessed by reaching out to Assistant City Manager Zack Daniel at zdaniel@edwardsvilleks.org.
The Hard Rock Hotel development has long been in the works as part of the Village South at Edwardsville project. Building plans continue to be reviewed by City staff and engineers as the project moves toward building permit issuance.