Wal-Mart will begin construction on a 900,000-square-foot distribution center in Casa Grande, AZ within the next few months. The project is expected to be completed and begin operation Spring 2003. The company already owns the land and has received final bids from contractors and suppliers. The building will serve as a food distribution center with cold and frozen storage areas. It will service Wal-Mart's 50 Arizona stores and employ approximately 400 people. The company also currently owns and occupies a distribution facility located at 23701 West Southern Ave. in Buckeye.