Here’s the latest news on expansion plans at Eckert’s Farms in Belleville
Plans for Eckert’s Inc. to build a new outdoor dining pavilion and music venue at its Belleville Farm were unanimously approved by the City Council Monday night.
The council was expected to vote on the project site plans last month but delayed the vote to finalize details regarding a sewer line on the property at 951 S. Green Mount Road.
Part of the new development at Eckert’s would be over a sewer line, and the city has required Eckert’s to be responsible for that section of the line, according to Randy Smith, director of the city’s wastewater treatment and sewer line department.
The site plans for the expansion clearly show that lines for the storm sewer run under the new pavilion area as well as under the stage of the music venue.
Eckert’s plans to break ground in early 2022, said Chris Eckert, president and CEO of Eckert’s Inc., in an earlier interview. He added that the goal is a Memorial Day opening.
In addition to the new construction, renovation work will be done to the existing Cider Shed as well as to the Country Store.
The Cider Shed rendering shows a new entry and waiting area and a main bar area with bar and table seating.
Eckert’s Custard Shop will be moved to the Country Store’s cooking classroom, which will be remodeled.
The Eckert family’s retail business started in 1910 as a roadside stand at its Turkey Hill farm. Today, the headquarters site is a popular destination, drawing customers from around the region to buy fresh produce and other products, participate in seasonal events and enjoy the outdoors at its huge family farm.
Eckert’s Belleville Farm is located at 951 S. Green Mount Road. For additional information about this and other Eckert’s locations, call 800-745-0513 or visit eckerts.com.
Reporter Mike Koziatek contributed to this report.
This story was originally published December 7, 2021 at 10:58 AM.
