Walmart to Open 1.2 Million Sq Ft Distribution Center in Boone County
What happened
Walmart is constructing a 1.2 million-square-foot perishable distribution center in Belvidere, Boone County, Illinois. The facility is expected to process and distribute fresh and frozen products for over 100 Walmart stores across the Great Lakes region. The center requires 44 megawatts of power, which is being supplied by a new high-voltage substation built by ComEd. The facility is slated to open in 2027 and is expected to bring hundreds of jobs to the area.
Why it matters
The development represents a major corporate investment in the region's infrastructure and commercial capacity. The new substation has additional capacity for future development in the area. For the county, the project promises significant economic activity and job creation.
Who's involved
- Boone CountyBoone County, Illinois, is the location for the planned distribution center.
- WalmartWalmart is building the large-scale distribution center.
- Gil QuinionesGil Quiniones is the ComEd executive discussing the power capacity and future development potential.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Boone CountySpeculative
Boone County could see an influx of economic activity and job opportunities due to the major corporate investment.
- IllinoisSpeculative
The State of Illinois may benefit from the successful leveraging of its energy infrastructure to attract large corporate investment.
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The entities involved
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Boone County
county in Illinois, United States
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Walmart
U.S. discount retailer based in Arkansas
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Gil Quiniones
American power distribution executive
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