Site Work Begins On Former Acme Site In Cinnaminson

CINNAMINSON, NJ — The redevelopment of the former Acme site on Route 130 in Cinnaminson is underway, officials announced on Tuesday. When it is complete, a child care center, self-storage facility and family casual restaurant will occupy the 14-acre piece of land, officials said.

Site work is already underway. When it is complete, construction will begin on the child care facility, according to officials.

“The redevelopment of the former Acme site is long overdue and has always been one of the top priorities of this administration,” Cinnaminson Mayor Ryan Horner said. “We are very excited to partner with Global Cinnaminson, LLC and pleased to see the project moving in a positive direction. This project underscores the Township Committee’s commitment to quality development throughout our community and specifically our Route 130 business corridor. At a time when we are all dealing with a global health pandemic, I am so thankful that my colleagues on the governing body and our professionals have continued to work hard on pushing our economic development initiatives forward. The projects will bring many jobs, increase our ratable base and greatly improve the overall streetscape of our community.”

The news was announced about a week after Horner told Patch that construction on a new Lidl grocery store at the site of the former Garden State Inn was expected to begin in the fall. Read more here: Construction On Cinnaminson Lidl May Begin In September: Mayor

The township began the redevelopment process of the Acme site in 2018, seven years after the grocery store chain closed its Cinnaminson store. Acme was the main tenant when it closed in February 2011.

Township Committee authorized the redevelopment plan in November 2018, and named Global Cinnaminson I, LLC the redeveloper for the property in March 2019. The Cinnaminson Planning Board granted preliminary and final site plan approval for the proposed project in August 2019.