The proposed site is located on Countesswells Road, Aberdeen, adjacent to the new housing development known as ‘Hazelwood’.
Aldi’s proposal for Hazlehead offers:
- A new, modestly sized food store with a new sales area of 1315m2
- Parking spaces for 112 cars, including 7 accessible bays, 10 parent-and-child spaces and 2 electric vehicle charging points
- Free customer car parking together with bicycle parking
- Between 30 and 35 full and part-time permanent local jobs
- Additional employment opportunities during the construction period and via the supply chain
- Attractive landscaping throughout the site to enhance its appearance
- A high-quality design which offers a contemporary shopping experience
- A multi-million-pound investment into the local area
- Increased business rates and other revenues for the local council
Exhibition boards that provide further detail on the scheme can be viewed here alongside a number of frequently asked questions, which can be viewed here.