A massive Aldergrove construction project is moving upward.
With its foundations in, work on the Alder Grove Town Centre project has begun rising above 272nd Street, just north of Fraser Highway.
An update by builder Janda Group reported the three first-phase buildings in the mixed-use master-planned development, Shortreed, Jackman and Vanetta, named after some of Aldergrove鈥檚 pioneer families, were on track for completion by 2025.
All have been sold out.
鈥淪eeing the Aldergrove Town Centre project evolve from vision to reality is truly inspiring,鈥� said spokesperson Jamie Squires, president and managing broker of Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing.
鈥淭he project embodies the heart and soul of Aldergrove, reflecting the community鈥檚 core values and their longing for greater connectivity. The transformation from the Aldergrove Mall to a vibrant village-style development is not only a testament to our commitment to the revitalization of the community but also to the resilient spirit of the residents of Aldergrove. We are excited to see Aldergrove Town Centre become a hub that fosters community connections and facilitates future growth.鈥�
Framing work on Shortreed has already commenced, and exterior work will be in full swing by mid-June, and should be completed in early 2025.
Framing work on Jackman will commence in early February 2024, with exterior work in July, and completion by the winter/spring of 2025.
The tallest building, the Vanetta, is expected to complete its four-storey concrete parkade by June of 2024, with the steel structure on top done by the middle of December 2024, exterior work starting in July of that year, and completion of the Fraser-Highway facing building by the fall of 2025.
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It is going up on the site of the former Aldergrove Mall that was built on 1976 and was home to a large grocery store, retail shops, and dozens of small businesses. But by the time it closed down, only a dentist鈥檚 office and a dollar store remained.
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The new development, built by Janda Group, will include three six-storey buildings with residential condos and ground-level commercial space, a 10-storey tower with four levels of public parking and six levels of residential housing, plus a stand-alone two-level daycare.
A road, 鈥淎ldergrove Centre Drive,鈥� will circle through the complex, from 272nd Street to Fraser Highway.
There will be a new bike path through the neighbourhood, to encourage a less vehicle-centric downtown core, as well as a new transit exchange on the west end of the development.
