Construction of the El Dorado supermarket in Salto is progressing before the end of the year.

Since the beginning of the year, the Club Atlético Chaná field in Humberto Forti Park has been undergoing renovations: a new El Dorado supermarket is being built there. Construction is progressing rapidly, and the store is expected to open before the end of the year..

This installation follows the authorization signed by Mayor Andrés Lima and approved by the Departmental Council in November 2024. The property is located on Barbieri Avenue, between Invernizzi and Luis Alberto de Herrera, and the company has already submitted plans and begun earthworks after finalizing the construction permit in January .

The project involves an investment of nearly five million dollars and is expected to generate around one hundred direct jobs. There will also be opportunities for local producers, with trucks arriving from Montevideo loaded with products made in Salto and destined for other markets in the country..

The agreement also includes improvements for the Chaná Club: a new park will be built with stands, broadcast booths, locker rooms, and a gym, reinforcing the social and sporting commitment of the area..

El Dorado, a family-owned chain founded in Maldonado in 1929, now operates more than 70 locations nationwide. The arrival in Salto marks its northernmost landing and strengthens its national presence..

The project, which already shows structures and equipment movements, reflects a long-term commitment to boosting the local economy. Local merchants have expressed concern about potential competition, although the municipality and the company are promoting local employment in the construction and operation of the new facility..

With this branch, Salto could become a new shopping center in the north of the country, impacting both consumer spending and job creation, raising expectations among residents who see how an iconic space in their neighborhood becomes an opportunity.