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Posted: January 24, 2013
Pro Con to complete construction of 78,500 s/f Market Basket
Construction of the new 78,500 s/f Market Basket store at the intersection of Donald St. and Rte. 114 is continuing on schedule.
RMD Inc. of Tewksbury, Mass. is the developer for Demoulas Super Markets Inc. and the Market Basket stores. Prellwitz/Chilinski Associates Inc. of Cambridge, Mass. is the project architect and Pro Con Inc of Manchester, is the construction manager for the project.
"Work is progressing at a rapid pace," said the project manager for Pro Con. "Most of the interior concrete slab placements are complete, and the balance will be completed before the end of the year. Interior framing, insulation, mechanical piping, and electrical wiring are all underway. We continue to be on schedule for a spring 2013 completion date."
The new store is located off Rte. 114 and near the intersection of Rtes. 101 and 114. The store will feature a Market's Café, a Market's Kitchen, and an in-store bakery.
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