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Mayor says city remains focused on landing a West Side grocery; Super Walmart described as likely tenant
Summary
Mayor Michelle Kaufusi said city leaders have pursued multiple strategies, including rezoning and direct talks with grocers, to bring a grocery store to Provo's West Side; officials described a forthcoming 'Super Walmart' with a fuel station and restaurant outparcels but gave no completion date.
Mayor Michelle Kaufusi told attendees the West Side grocery has been a campaign and administration priority and that staff hold weekly meetings to pursue a grocery tenant. She said the City Council rezoned property and city staff met with grocers, including Kroger representatives and a Smith’s contact, but early talks “fell apart.”
Kaufusi said the city is now working toward a “Super Walmart” on the West Side and described its features: a larger-format Walmart with a fuel station and four outparcels built for restaurants and other services. She said the city will continue weekly meetings until a grocery component is landed and that Bill (Director of Development Services) is prepared to answer specific questions.
Officials did not provide a construction or opening timeline at the neighborhood meeting, and no final agreements, financial incentives, or zoning conditions were specified during the presentation.
