The Grand Sierra Resort in Reno is set to break ground on its $1 billion arena project four months after it secured a controversial tax increment financing deal.

The GSR announced a groundbreaking ceremony will be held Tuesday, Sept. 30, in the northwest parking lot and include “a first look at what’s to come.” The event is not open to the public.

“This project will be a transformative addition to our resort, the University of Nevada and the Northern Nevada region,” the GSR said in a statement about the groundbreaking.

The GSR filed a new construction permit with the city of Reno in July for the project, which will be done in multiple phases. The initial work represents $189 million of the estimated $786 million for the first phase of the project.

Details listed in the permit include a

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