A new Aldi store in Bolton Woods, Bradford, has been completed and handed over for fitting out; it is expected to open in the Spring. Creating 30 new jobs for local people, the 18,300 sq.ft. (1,700 sq.m.) store will become the focal point of a vibrant new local centre for the New Bolton Woods regeneration area, its opening will achieve a major milestone in the ambitious plan to create a £150m urban village in Bolton Woods, between Bradford and Shipley, through the Canal Road Urban Village partnership between Bradford Council and their developer partner Urbo Regeneration.
Handed over on schedule and budget by main contractor Castlehouse Construction, the store will bring to residents of Bolton Woods and surrounding communities all the benefits of Aldi, the UK’s fastest growing discount supermarket chain.
A Costa Coffee cafe and drive-thru, opened nearby last Spring, is proving highly popular. A second retail unit of 10,000sq.ft, adjacent to the Aldi store, is now being marketed. The developer is also in talks aimed at developing a GPs’ surgery, health centre and pharmacy close to the store.
Two, three and four bedroom homes at Woodlands View, currently being built by Keepmoat Homes in partnership with the developer, are selling well. The first 33 are now sold and this phase of New Bolton Woods, once complete, will comprise 150 family houses. Fifty houses were constructed as part of an earlier phase at the development and are all occupied.
“The opening of this high quality Aldi store is a significant milestone as we continue to drive forward the bold plan to create a new neighbourhood at New Bolton Woods,” says Peter Swallow, Managing Director of Urbo and Canal Road Urban Village.
“Aldi is the UK’s fastest growing discount supermarket chain, with more than 800 stores nationwide. With a reputation for great value and wide range of products they will bring huge benefits to the people of Bolton Woods and the surrounding area. We are proud to be helping to make New Bolton Woods a great place to live.”
A spokesperson for Aldi comments: “Aldi are delighted to be opening a store in New Bolton Woods in the Spring and look forward to serving the local community. This has been an exciting regeneration opportunity that Aldi are proud to be a part of.”
Bradford Council’s Portfolio Holder for Regeneration, Planning and Transport, Cllr Alex Ross-Shaw, comments: “New Bolton Woods is really starting to take shape now with housing and the first phase of the new village centre being delivered.
“It’s a really exciting time for the community in this area as we’ve also just announced plans to re-naturalise the nearby Bradford Beck, making it more open and attractive, and last year opened a new cycleway and greenway that passes right through New Bolton Woods we are very pleased to see bold, sustainable development now being delivered in Bolton Woods and we are confident that our successful Canal Road Urban Village partnership with Urbo Regeneration will continue to deliver excellent results for both residents and businesses.”
