Work on a much-anticipated Sainsbury’s near Colwick will begin later this week.
In a letter seen by Gedling Eye sent to Colwick-based Councillor Meredith Lawrence, the supermarket giant confirmed preliminary work ‘would begin this week’.
The letter said:” Since announcing the news that we will be investing in a new store for the local community, we have been delighted by the positive reaction we have received from many residents.
“We know this new development will provide significant investment in Colwick. We’re proud to be boosting the local economoc growth by supporting jobs and providing a convenient shopping desitnation for residents.
“Starting next week our contractor Base Build will commence preparatory works on site, including vegetation clearing. We will continue to provide updates at the development progresses and will let you know once we have more details to share with respect to our plans.
The supermarket also stated that any work on-site would ‘strictly adhere’ to COVID-19 guidelines.
Plans for a new Sainsbury’s supermarket, Argos store and petrol station were approved in August.
Sainsbury’s have said that over 100 new jobs will be created for the local community when the new store opens next year.
Long awaited and much welcomed. Colwick Morrison’s could surely compete strongly for a prize as the grimmest major supermarket store in the UK. Rude, useless staff, terrible food, dingy old store, core items almost always out of stock. Cannot wait for Sainsbury’s to open.