Walmart to build distribution centre in Moncton
Project expected to create construction and engineering jobs
August 19, 2021
Rob Blackstien
Walmart Canada will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday for its first Atlanta Canada distribution centre.
The 223,000-square-foot facility is scheduled to open next fall in Moncton, New Brunswick and will serve 43 Walmart stores across Atlantic Canada.
This project is expected to create hundreds of jobs, including construction and engineering positions.
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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.
Hi Kate,
Great to hear an opinion from Moncton and glad you’re excited about this news. You’re bang on about supply chains issues coming to the forefront over the last year and a half or so. We’re still feeling that pain to an extent, but moves like this will sure help alleviate that, going forward.