TESCO has announced it will be opening a new store in Scotland and help to create around 100 new jobs.
Developer Ashfield Land said it is celebrating signing Tesco to become the first major retail occupier at its major new project.
Marcus Vinnicombe, property acquisitions and disposals director at Tesco, said the firm is “excited” about the Stonehaven Gateway development in Aberdeenshire.
He said: “This superstore would offer a range of food and non-food goods, such as clothing, as well as provide DotCom deliveries and Click+Collect service.
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“We anticipate it will create around 100 new jobs.”
The terms of the project have been agreed and a detailed planning application is expected to be submitted in the coming months.
Ashfield Lane is also looking to bring an EV charging hub to the site which would help create a new facility for drivers in the location, which connects with the A90 at the AWPR Stonehaven Fastlink interchange.
Director at Ashfield Land said: “This is an excellent outcome following our discussions with Tesco about becoming a retail anchor and the earlier consultation on the plans for Stonehaven Gateway.
“There has been huge local interest in this project and we’re pleased to announce that we have now purchased the site and agreed terms with a quality operator in Tesco.
“Stonehaven Gateway will promote the town as a forward-facing and sustainable destination, supporting the regional’s goals to increase the uptake of electric vehicles.”
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He added: “It will also deliver a number of significant benefits to the local economy, including a new diverse shopping experience as well as the creation of a significant new jobs.
“It’s another exciting and important project for Ashfield Land.”
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