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coffeebean 12-29-2022 11:32 AM

Clermont Costco Construction
 
Construction for Costco has started. I’m looking at it right now. Problem is there is also major construction on the Turnpike for a few miles with lanes being added north and southbound.

retiredguy123 12-29-2022 12:56 PM

The Costco website still doesn't list the Clermont store on their future store list, which shows stores opening through April 2023.

Kenswing 12-29-2022 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 2171034)
Construction for Costco has started. I’m looking at it right now. Problem is there is also major construction on the Turnpike for a few miles with lanes being added north and southbound.

Why is Turnpike construction a problem for Costco construction?

asianthree 12-29-2022 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 2171034)
Construction for Costco has started. I’m looking at it right now. Problem is there is also major construction on the Turnpike for a few miles with lanes being added north and southbound.

Turnpike construction has been ongoing for months, and it’s more than a few miles. Travel to Disney every 3 weeks, with zero issues.

Why would Turnpike construction be a major problem for any retail under construction, it not like Costco is building on the side of turnpike.

coffeebean 12-29-2022 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2171064)
The Costco website still doesn't list the Clermont store on their future store list, which shows stores opening through April 2023.

It looks like this warehouse won’t be opening before April. How long does it take to build a Costco? Anyone know?

coffeebean 12-29-2022 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenswing (Post 2171065)
Why is Turnpike construction a problem for Costco construction?

It’s just going to be a PIA to get there via the Turnpike until construction is done. Maybe both projects will be done close to the same time but who knows.

retiredguy123 12-29-2022 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 2171090)
It looks like this warehouse won’t be opening before April. How long does it take to build a Costco? Anyone know?

It depends. Where there is a will, there is a way.

I knew a carpet salesman who was asked by a lady customer how long will the carpet last? He told her that it will last forever, if you don't walk on it.

retiredguy123 12-29-2022 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 2171091)
It’s just going to be a PIA to get there via the Turnpike until construction is done. Maybe both projects will be done close to the same time but who knows.

No need to use the Turnpike. 441 to 27 to 50. Easy drive, and may even be shorter, depending on where you start from.

Michael 61 12-29-2022 05:36 PM

Costco coming to Clermont soon! How exciting!

asianthree 12-29-2022 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 2171090)
It looks like this warehouse won’t be opening before April. How long does it take to build a Costco? Anyone know?

Costco building takes about 16 weeks. Then Stock still has to be delivered, and staff trained. So technically building could be completed by April 2023, 30-60 days to open so could be a June soft opening

coffeebean 12-29-2022 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2171103)
No need to use the Turnpike. 441 to 27 to 50. Easy drive, and may even be shorter, depending on where you start from.

We have driven that way to Clermont so that will probably be an alternate route to Costco.

coffeebean 12-29-2022 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 2171144)
Costco building takes about 16 weeks. Then Stock still has to be delivered, and staff trained. So technically building could be completed by April 2023, 30-60 days to open so could be a June soft opening

Thanks for the info.

Dilligas 12-30-2022 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 2171090)
It looks like this warehouse won’t be opening before April. How long does it take to build a Costco? Anyone know?

See, there is a Costco coming to The Villages………or……..The Villages is coming to Costco.
The way TV is spreading, it may be to Clermont before Costco finishes construction.

Nucky 12-30-2022 06:00 AM

If the Villages was building the Costco it would take about 72 hours to build.
I can’t wait to see what all the hub bub is about with Costco. It better be really great. I’m going to be pizzed if I drive all that way and all I get is 50 cents off on a can of green beans!

It must be good because so many people have a Costco fascination.

NoMo50 12-30-2022 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Nucky (Post 2171198)
If the Villages was building the Costco it would take about 72 hours to build.
I can’t wait to see what all the hub bub is about with Costco. It better be really great. I’m going to be pizzed if I drive all that way and all I get is 50 cents off on a can of green beans!

It must be good because so many people have a Costco fascination.

This is welcome news for those of us who were accustomed to shopping at Costco "back home." Even though we don't stock up a large freezer with bulk purchases like when our kids lived at home, Costco is still our go-to for many things. My hearing aids came from Costco. My wife gets all of her prescription glasses there. The Kirkland brand coffee still comes in a 3 pound can, and it's good coffee. They generally offer good quality meats. Their return policy is second to none. Plus, with their loyalty programs we typically get $800 - $1,000 in cash back every year in February. Right now, we go to the Costco in Wesley Chapel, which is about a 50 minute drive. Clermont will be a little closer.


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