Construction of the new Costco on the Bend’s north side may be more than a month behind schedule, bringing the company’s late-August opening date into question.

The Bulletin first observed construction of the new building early in June. However, John Ellingsen, director of international development for Costco, told the Boyd Acres Neighborhood Association in February that, “We expect our building to go vertical on May 4 … and we are currently on schedule for an end of August opening.”

Costco has declined to comment on the project and any associated delays. The company maintains that no additional information about the project will be released until the company posts the project on its list of new locations coming soon, about two to three months before opening.

The site currently lists new projects through October, but does not list the Costco under construction in Bend near U.S. Highway 20 near Robal Lane.

Once construction is complete, it will take 20 days to stock and prepare the store, Ellingsen said. Residents can also expect a Costco gas station, a Costco car wash and a new road that extends from Robal Lane to Cooley Road that will be called Costco Drive.

New Bend Costco plans to open in late August, hire additional staff