Waterford City & County Council has granted planning permission for Aldi to expand its store in Dungarvan.

The retailer plans to build a new 300 square metre extension to their supermarket on Davis Street which opened in 2014.

The revamp is expected to be fully complete by August 2019. The store, which will be powered by 100% green electricity, will remain open during the majority of the renovation work.

Once complete, the revamped Dungarvan store’s shop floor will be 30% larger, measuring 1,315 sqm. It will boast more chillers, a wide selection of fresh food at the front of the store, hi-spec fixtures and fittings and new signage that provides a more efficient and hassle-free shopping experience. There will also be 118 free car parking spaces for customers.

Last month An Bord Pleanála gave the green light for a long awaited Aldi in Tramore.

Commenting, Niall O’Connor, Managing Director Aldi Mitchelstown Region said, “This decision is great news for Dungarvan shoppers. A bigger and more spacious Aldi Project Fresh store means we will be able to provide an even better shopping experience to our customers in Dungarvan.”

“We welcome Waterford City & County Council’s decision and we will now move forward with our plans. We are investing €160m in our Irish store network, opening more stores and revamping all of our existing stores in the Project Fresh format, to bring our unbeatable grocery offering to more families across Ireland.”

“Our commitment to our customers is we will never be beaten on price and will always provide the best value. Our Swap & Save campaign launched in May. The goal is to remind shoppers about the saving that can be generated by swapping their weekly shop to Aldi.”