Construction underway of new Aldi at Stockland Rockhampton

It’s been seven years in the making, but Rockhampton’s new Aldi store has hit a major milestone with the first stage of the build beginning at the Stockland site. PHOTOS, VIDEO.

Construction is underway for Rockhampton’s second Aldi, which is expected to open in early 2025.

The supermarket is being built in the Stockland Rockhampton Shopping Centre car park near Kmart, taking up 123 car parks.

There will be a covered pedestrian access to Stockland outside the 6.25 metres high building which will have a gross floor area of 1725 sqm.

Construction is underway for Rockhampton’s second Aldi. Picture: Aden Stokes

Stockland regional asset manager Sandra Livingstone said they company was “pleased to announce the civil works have commenced on Aldi’s second store in Rockhampton”.

“We sincerely thank the community for their patience during this phase,” she said.

“We value our role in providing the community with access to everyday essentials and services at Stockland Rockhampton.

“The new Aldi is expected to open in early 2025, and our customers will have another reason to visit Stockland Rockhampton with a greater choice for their groceries.”

Construction work in late March. Picture: Aden Stokes

Commercial building company SJ Higgins was awarded the build tender in July 2022.

A spokesperson for Aldi said, “We are excited to bring our unique shopping experience to Rockhampton and will update the community as our plans progress.”

An Aldi supermarket is being built in the Stockland Rockhampton carpark.

Aldi first opened in Rockhampton in October 2019 next to Fantastic Furniture.

In 2017, Aldi announced it would be building two stores in Rockhampton.

There were plans for an $20 million development including an Aldi to be built on the land across from Stockland Rockhampton in front of Spotlight however, Stockland appealed against it in 2018 and meditation was held.

The plans for the new store built in the Stockland car park were lodged with council in 2021.

Originally published as Construction underway of new Aldi at Stockland Rockhampton