- Costco confirmed it will construct a large shopping facility on property just west of Towne Place Suites by Marriot and Shorelines Casino Belleville.
- Mayor Neil Ellis met with Louie Loberti, director of real estate development with Costco Canada, who confirmed the company will build a $37 million, 167,000 square-foot centre including an 8,000 square-foot gas bar.
- Site preparation is expected to begin this fall with construction in the spring and completion in the fall of 2027.
- Belleville residents can be forgiven for being skeptical given the confirmation has been a long time coming, seven years in fact, after it was first suggested March 4, 2019 to a former city council that Costco was sinking roots in the city.
Mayor Neil Ellis announced that Costco will construct a $37 million, 167,000 square-foot outlet in Belleville, with site preparation set to begin this fall. The new facility, which includes an 8,000 square-foot gas bar, is expected to be completed by late 2027.1234
Ellis met with Louie Loberti, director of real estate development with Costco Canada, who confirmed the plans. The new outlet will be a larger format than existing Costco locations in Kingston and Peterborough, indicating a significant investment in the region's retail landscape.
Belleville residents have been waiting for this announcement for seven years, as discussions about Costco's potential presence in the city began in March 2019. The long-awaited confirmation has sparked excitement among locals, who are eager to see the economic impact and job creation that the new outlet will bring.5
As more details regarding employment opportunities and economic benefits become available, the city plans to share this information with the public, further enhancing community engagement and anticipation for the new development.
“The new Costco will include an 8,000 square-foot gas bar and is expected to be a larger format than those in Kingston and Peterborough. This development comes after seven years of speculation since the initial proposal was made to the city council in March 2019.”
