The supermarket chain is building the new store on the site of Melton Council’s former offices and the adjoining long stay car park in Nottingham Road.
Melton Council’s contract with Sainsbury’s for the former Nottingham Road, swelled the council’s coffers by a reported £12-15m.
The agreement with Sainsbury’s to build the 65,000 sq ft store will also see it making contributions £220,000 contribution towards several town initiatives.
