After delay, work resumes on Pinehaven development
By Randy Bell
Construction is back underway on the first phase of Clinton’s northernmost business development after a three-month delay. Some initial dirt work had been done on the more than fifteen acres along Pinehaven Drive near Northside Drive which make up the CityPointe Centre site before an issue with a Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) permit stalled the project.
“We are thrilled to see construction resume and bring CityPointe Centre to life,” said development agent John Coughlin. “Despite the setback and delay, our team has not wavered in its commitment to delivering a premier destination for Clinton residents and visitors. We appreciate the patience and support of the community as we continue to work toward creating a dynamic hub for shopping, dining, working and living.”
The first phase of the project will include a nearly 6,000 square foot convenience store and fuel center, along with a new access road off Pinehaven Drive. That portion of CityPointe Centre has a projected completion date of February 2026.
Singh Investment Group is building the store, to be called Arrow Post, and had indicated earlier it had plans to offer homestyle meals, including breakfast and lunch plates Monday through Friday, with a “good sized” seating area. The fuel station will be able to handle twelve vehicles at the same time, including pumps dispensing gas, diesel, non-ethanol fuel and non-ethanol premium fuel for older cars. Arrow Post is also expected to have electric vehicle charging stations.
This photo, taken in late July, shows work resuming on the CityPointe Centre site.
The developers have also been busy lining up additional tenants for the property.
“Our team has secured preliminary commitments and interest from a well-known and successful grocery store group as well as nationally recognized restaurants,” Coughlin said, indicating that the neighborhood grocery could encompass 35,000 square feet.
Plans call for the mixed-use development to also include retail and vendor space, professional services and office space and luxury residential loft units.
The MDEQ permit issue was the second bump in the road for the project. At a meeting in March of last year, the Board of Aldermen approved the preliminary plat for the approximately $32 million CityPointe Centre development to be located between Trustmark Bank and Clinton Healthcare. But, moments later, it voted to deny a conditional use permit for the convenience store and fuel center that is the centerpiece of project’s first phase, after some Board members voiced concerns about whether such a business was needed in the area. Two weeks later, the Board reversed itself and approved the Arrow Post store.
Coughlin said, “It has been a pleasure working with [former] Mayor Fisher, his administration and the Board of Alderman through what could have been a difficult and time-consuming process. Their insight and direction have proven to be extremely helpful in navigating through the complex process of developing such a comprehensive mixed-use development. Furthermore, we are looking forward to working with Mayor Will Purdie as we move forward with developing and bringing this premier shopping, dining, working and living experience to the City of Clinton.”
According to Purdie, “This development represents the kind of thoughtful growth that Clinton needs. As mayor, I am particularly interested in projects that aim to address key needs in the city, as this one does, while strengthening our overall economy and quality of life.”
