MUSKEGON CHARTER TOWNSHIP, Mich. — In November of last year it was shared that a new Aldi location was set to open in Muskegon Charter Twp. at the end of March.
Now, with March upon us, Muskegon Charter Township Supervisor Jennifer Hodges said contractors have delayed the opening.
Hodges could not provide an exact date for the opening but said last she heard the hope was for the beginning of May.
"I believe the contractors hope to hand the building over to Aldi sometime in April and then Aldi will need time to stock and do their pre-opening processes," said Hodges.
The location is the former Plumb's store, which closed in 2017. Another grocery, Great Lakes Fresh Market, occupied the space until 2018.
"About five years ago, when the previous store that was in there, Great Lakes Fresh Market closed, it really left a vulnerable part of our population without an option for groceries, let alone affordable groceries," said Hodges in a previous interview with 13 ON YOUR SIDE. "So, the excitement directly in that neighborhood is... I can't compare it to anywhere else, just the community as a whole. This location is right. It's a quick step off the highway. It's a main thoroughfare, so it's going to be a very positive impact for a lot of families."
Brian Werschem, planner and zoning administrator for the township, said they have been "working really hard to continue growth" in that corridor. He highlighted the VA clinic opening early next year and pointed out new spaces still available to businesses.
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