Sanford Contractors joined our partners at CASTO, along with the City of Sanford, Lee County, the Sanford Area Growth Alliance, and community stakeholders to officially break ground on the redevelopment of the Riverbirch shopping center in Sanford, North Carolina.

This milestone marks the beginning of a new chapter for a long-standing commercial site that has served the Sanford community since the 1980s. For decades, Riverbirch has been a place for shopping and connection. This redevelopment represents an opportunity to reinvest in the site and reintroduce it as a modern retail destination that reflects the needs of the community today.

The approximately 42-acre redevelopment will be anchored by Target and will introduce a new-to-market grocery store, along with additional retail offerings. Plans for the site include updated infrastructure, improved access, and a more functional layout designed to better serve both tenants and visitors.

The Riverbirch redevelopment is being led by CASTO in partnership with the City of Sanford, Lee County, and local economic development partners, working together to support continued investment in a key commercial corridor.

Sanford Contractors’ team is mobilizing on site at Riverbirch to begin demolition and site development, marking the start of construction activity. Work will be completed in phases to align with the overall development plan and support continued progress across the project.

Projects like Riverbirch reflect the value of strong partnerships. We are proud to work alongside CASTO and the broader team to help bring this project to life for the Sanford community.