Walmart Canada is planning a state-of-the-art distribution Centre, to be built in Moncton.
The 221,000 square foot facility will be constructed on 19 acres of land on Frenette Avenue in the Caledonia Industrial park area.
It will provide fresh and frozen grocery to 43 stores in Atlantic Canada.
“Today’s investment is exciting news for all our associates, customers and supplier partners as we continue building a Walmart Canada that is the envy of the world,” said Horacio Barbeito, President and CEO, Walmart Canada. “We are growing, and we are innovating because our customers deserve the best experience when they choose to shop with us. Today is a proud day.”
This Centre will also mean more than 200 new jobs at the distribution centre, and in construction and engineering roles during the build.
“Walmart’s decision to locate its Eastern Canadian Distribution Centre here in Moncton is a both welcome news and a recognition of the city and province’s growth advantage. The importance of supply chains is well understood after the past year of upheaval. Moncton and its vast supply chain apparatus of distribution centres, excellent roads, rail connection, air links as well as top calibre people have helped keep the region going,” said Premier of New Brunswick, Blaine Higgs.
Walmart is investing more than $56 million in this project.
“We are thrilled to welcome Walmart to one of Moncton’s Industrial Parks. This is another great addition that will bring jobs to the City and contribute to the three-year streak of record-breaking land sales and development for Moncton Industrial Development. Walmart Canada is another client that has demonstrated their confidence in Moncton as the hub for businesses looking to expand and re-locate in Atlantic Canada,” said City of Moncton Mayor, Dawn Arnold.
The Centre is expected to open in the fall of 2022.
Moncton is the newest project in a number of new Canadian distribution centres currently under construction by Walmart Canada
Others are going up in Surrey, British Columbia and in Vaughan, Ontario.
“Walmart Canada is delighted to be building our first distribution centre in Atlantic Canada in Moncton,” said John Bayliss, Executive Vice-President, Transformation Officer, Walmart Canada. “We’re developing a world class supply chain that prioritizes our customers. The better and stronger the supply chain, the quicker our customers can get the products they want in our stores and online.”
