Philly's SugarHouse Casino granted permit

PHILADELPHIA - March 27, 2009 - Developers of the /*SugarHouse Casino*/ were issued a foundation permit for the construction site on the Delaware River waterfront on Friday.

SugarHouse spokeswoman Leigh Whitaker says it will be a few weeks before developers are able to discuss a construction timeline, including laying the foundation.

Civic groups and city officials have challenged the locations of SugarHouse and the city's other proposed casino, /*Foxwoods Casino*/ Philadelphia.

But this week the state Supreme Court appointed a special master to settle disputes concerning SugarHouse and ordered the city to grant the permit.

SugarHouse has fought with the city after it won a license from state regulators in 2006.

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