Walmart starts building new fuel stations in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, MO – Construction has started on Walmart's first fuel centers across the city. The new facilities will be the first in the area for the retailer, which is ramping up its presence in the convenience/gas station market.
Last October, Ozarks First was the first to report on plans by the Bentonville-based retailer to build at least three gas stations in front of some of it's existing store locations, including 3245 S. Campbell Ave. (at Walnut Lawn St.), 3535 Mt. Vernon St. (at West Bypass), and 1923 E. Kearney (at Glenstone Ave.)
In recent weeks, contractors have begun working on the locations on S. Campbell. Right now, preliminary work is being done behind a large construction fence surrounding the plot of land, which had been part of a parking lot. Work has yet to begin on the other two stations in town.
Last fall, a Walmart spokesperson told Ozarks First, 'These will be Walmart walk-in fuel stations, about 1,440 square feet, with construction expected to begin spring 2025.'
The new Walmart fuel centers will be separate from Murphy stations locations seen in front of several other Supercenters around the area. That brand is a separate company, though it has partnered with Walmart over the years to build and operate stations on the retailer's properties.
Mark Rickel, Walmart spokesperson, confirms the S. Campbell Ave. and E. Mt. Vernon St.. locations will be completed in mid- to late November. A timeline for construction and opening at the E. Karney St. stores hasn't been announced yet.
Rickel stated, 'Walmart is always seeking ways to improve our customers' experience and offer them the products they want, where they want them. These locations align with that strategy.'
Renderings of the West Bypass location submitted to the City of Springfield last fall revealed the project will include 16 gas pump spots.
Aside from gasoline, Walmart Fuel Stations typically include small retail centers selling items like beverages, snacks, and other common convenience store merchandise.
In recent years, Walmart has rolled out fuel stations in states like Texas and Oklahoma. There are also several locations in northwest Arkansas in and around Bentonville.
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