SUPERMARKET giant Aldi has unveiled plans for a new €11.5 million store on Dooradoyle Road.
The new shop is due to open at the end of 2024, creating up to 30 permanent jobs, while up to 50 jobs will be supported during the construction period.
The new store, which is being built on a previously unused greenfield site, will feature Aldi’s award-winning Project Fresh layout. The 1,315 sq. metre store will be powered by 100 per cent green electricity, supported by 90 sq metres of solar panels on its roof. The new store will also feature a unique grass roof.
Customers will be able to benefit from four electric vehicle charging points, along with 10 bike parking spaces. There will also be 95 free-to-use car parking spaces for customers.
Prior to revealing the plans, research had found huge support among shoppers surveyed in Dooradoyle for a new Aldi store in the town.
A study of shoppers living or working in Dooradoyle by leading independent market research agency Behaviour & Attitudes revealed 88 per cent of shoppers interviewed claimed having an Aldi store in the town would mean better value grocery shopping.
Colin Breslin, Regional Managing Director, Aldi Ireland said: “Our research shows the demand from Dooradoyle shoppers for a new Aldi store is very strong. Every new Aldi store that opens brings greater choice, quality and value to shoppers.”
“We understand customers are always looking for more sustainable ways to shop with us, and our Dooradoyle customers can rest assured our new store will feature several green features including solar panels on the roof, 100 per cent green electricity and electric vehicle charging points.”
Earlier this year, Aldi was granted final planning permission by An Bord Pleanála to open its new store on Roches St, Limerick City, which is set to open in mid-2023 and will be Aldi’s fourth store in Co Limerick.
To date, Aldi’s Limerick stores have donated over 41,000 meals to local charities through FoodCloud, saving the charities nearly €52,000. Each store is also part of Aldi’s Community Grants network, with Limerick Animal Welfare, Butterfly Club and ADAPT Domestic Abuse Services some of the many local charities that have availed of the €500 bursary grant in recent years.
