Aldi starts this year

Construction work on the new Umina Aldi supermarket development is expected to commence later this year, according to an Aldi spokesperson.

"Site demolition is scheduled to occur prior to Christmas this year with an expected store opening date towards the end of 2011," the spokesperson said.

"We look forward to providing local residents with high quality products at permanently low prices."

The site has remained empty since it was approved by council early last year.

Media statement, 24 Aug 2010 Simone Stella, Baldwin Boyle Group