Bernama has the latest report on the status of Resorts World Singapore.

The latest position report regarding the development of Genting's RM16.61 billion integrated family resort and casino on Sentosa Island in Singapore is set to put a stop to worries that the project is behind in terms of its physical completion.

The report stated in no uncertain terms that the project is nearing completion and on track to open early 2010.

All structural buildings would be completed by next month.The buildings that will be readied under the first phase of the project will include Universal Studios theme park, a casino, a dining strip and four hotels – Hotel Michael, Maxims Tower, Festive Hotel and Hard Rock Hotel.

Building works, which began in April 2007, were on scheduled, and 60 per cent of the resort’s built-up area would be opened to visitors during its soft opening.

The second phase of the project will involve two more attractions-the Marine Life Park and the maritime museum and two more hotels, the Equarius and Spa Villas, which would be opened progressively. Resorts World Sentosa will be the largest resort, with 10,000 staff when fully operational. Some 12 million to 13 million visitors are expected to visit the resort yearly.

The Universal Studio, the only one in South-East Asia, will offer 24 themed rides, including 18 which are exclusively designed for Singapore especially the world’s tallest pair of duelling roller-coasters in the world.

Other attractions are its seven zones which include Sci-Fi City, Egypt, New York, The Lost World and Hollywood, and the Waterworld Stunt Show.

The Marina Bay Sands, another casino resort complex under construction at Marina Bay and is targeted to be completed by year-end.