Fresh off the heels of Borgata announcing that it would be revamping its nightlife offerings,

reports that the popular marina casino wants to replace its outdoor concert venue with a new swimming pool complex.



The resort's concert venue Festival Park, which has hosted shows by The Killers, Southside Johnny and Willie Nelson, didn't perform up to hotel's expectations. "The occasional concerts simply did not provide us a profitable option," Borgata senior vice-president of operations Joe Lupo told the Press of A.C.



As a result, Borgata has big plans for the 50,000 square-foot space that includes a 3,200 square-foot swimming pool along with food and beverage concessions, cabanas, pool deck and a DJ booth.

More Borg: Big changes coming to the marina resort



The first step toward building the new outdoor complex is approval from the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority. At a hearing Thursday, Borgata attorney Jack Plackter told CRDA officials that the proposed space, which could be open this summer, will be "first-class" all the way.

"They have to come to the board for a formal approval in March and at that time the board may want to discuss the elements of the plan," Executive Director of the CRDA John Palmieri told the Press.



Currently, Borgata's only outdoor pool option is located at their Water Club tower. Otherwise, three indoor pools can be found throughout the resort including the lap pool in the Immersion Spa, the Pool and Gardens in the main tower and an indoor pool is also featured at the Water Club tower.

In late December, Borgata announced a new $14 million nightlife experience called Premier Nightclub that would replace mur.mur and its already-shuttered MIXX. They also announced celebrity chef Michael Symon will be opening his first Italian restaurant at the resort, joining the likes of fellow Iron Chefs Bobby Flay and Geoffrey Zakarian.

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