Wal-Mart Subsidies in Alachua, FL
Store Details
City | Alachua |
State | FL |
Address | 18815 NW 115 Av |
ZIP code | 32615 |
County | Alachua |
Type of Facility | distribution center |
Year Opened | expected in 2007 |
Value of Subsidies | $2.6 million |
Narrative
The city obtained a grant from the state Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development to fund $1.9 million of roadwork necessary for the operation of the distribution center. Additionally, the city used $700,000 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in order to construct water and sewer infrastructure for the project site.