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New shopping centre planned for Blackfalds

A local developer thinks Blackfalds would be an ideal location for a new shopping centre. And he’s taking steps to make it happen.

A local developer thinks Blackfalds would be an ideal location for a new shopping centre. And he’s taking steps to make it happen.

Gerry Seibel, who operates Seibel Construction Ltd., has purchased five acres of land near the intersection of Hwy 2A and Cottonwood Drive. He also has a letter of intent to buy five additional acres there, and hopes to turn the area into a commercial hub.

“We’re just getting some preliminary drawings and a site plan together right now,” said Seibel, who doesn’t anticipate that work would commence until next year.

“I’m not in any great hurry.”

However, he’s already talking to prospective tenants and thinks national retailers would be interested. A grocery store, a bank, and a restaurant and lounge are among the possibilities, said Seibel.

“We’re pretty excited about the property,” he said, adding that he’s been eyeing it for years.

Seibel is confident about the commercial potential in Blackfalds, which has enjoyed sustained growth for the past decade.

“In my opinion, it’s one of the best places you can be in the province.”

Seibel said his company would build and develop the shopping centre.