More than 360 jobs will be created in North Lanarkshire, with the construction of a new distribution centre by retail giant Lidl.
Planning permission has been granted by the council for the 58,000 square metre building at McNeil Drive, Eurocentral.
Council Leader Councillor Jim Logue visited the site along with Lidl Senior Consultant Construction Graeme Mair and Senior Consultant Acquisitions Cameron Hall.
Lidl will transfer 400 staff from their existing HQ in Livingston and recruit another 360 new posts for the Eurocentral facility.
"This is excellent news for North Lanarkshire," said Councillor Logue. "Lidl's decision to relocate and expand here at Eurocentral highlights North Lanarkshire's position as a prime location for business, benefitting from first class transport links, capacity to expand and a skilled local workforce.
"The new facility will be a significant boost to the local economy, with the construction phase and support services as well as the new jobs."
Construction is expected to start on the site in six months. The distribution centre will provide support for the company's 92 Scottish stores.
"This new development is another sign of increasing economic activity in North Lanarkshire," added Councillor Logue.
"At the same Planning and Transportation Committee as this facility was approved, councillors agreed to a new residential development of 88 houses in Cumbernauld and the construction of a new primary school in Airdrie, to replace the old building destroyed by fire.
"It shows North Lanarkshire is a location that businesses want to invest in, an attractive place for new housing and a good place to live and work."
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