SAUKVILLE, Wis., Aug. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul is
incorporating its adaptive reuse practices to convert an abandoned
grocery store at 835 E. Green Bay Ave. into a full-service moving
and self-storage facility.
U-Haul Moving & Storage of Port Washington began offering
moving services on June 8 at the
location previously occupied by Piggly Wiggly. The 3.82-acre
property currently offers truck and trailer rentals, towing
equipment, moving supplies, boxes, U-Box portable moving and
self-storage containers, and more.
When renovations are completed late this year, U-Haul customers
will have access to 611 indoor self-storage units with
climate-control availability, state-of-the-art security and 24-hour
access.
"U-Haul is happy to take these abandoned buildings, repurpose
them and preserve the materials that are used during demolition and
rebuilding," U-Haul Company of South Eastern Wisconsin president
Mike Schneider said. "Our presence
not only makes the area more aesthetically pleasing, but it gives
the do-it-yourself mover and self-storage customer in Saukville, Port
Washington and surrounding communities a new level of
convenience and service."
U-Haul will look to hire local Team Members and Schneider hopes
that local contractors can get involved with the renovations. When
this store is fully operational, he expects U-Haul to employ at
least 20 Team Members at this facility.
This acquisition was driven by U-Haul Company's Corporate
Sustainability initiatives: U-Haul® supports infill developments to
help local communities lower their carbon footprint. Our adaptive
reuse of existing buildings reduces the amount of energy and
resources required for new-construction materials and helps cities
reduce their unwanted inventory of unused buildings.
"Until now, Milwaukee was the
closest place to find this level of self-storage product," general
manager Ross Brooks explained. "This
location is phenomenal. It is nestled within a number of growing
communities. Residents are extremely excited to see the building
brought back to life, especially for such a useful purpose."
Call U-Haul Moving & Storage of Port Washington at (262) 261-0510 or stop by
to see Ross and his team. Hours of operation are from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and Saturday;
7 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday; and
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Reserve
equipment at uhaul.com or contact Reservations at
1-800-GO-UHAUL.
To learn more about what U-Haul is doing in your community,
visit myuhaulstory.com.
Contact:
Andrea Batchelor
Jeff Lockridge
E-mail: publicrelations@uhaul.com
Phone: 602-263-6981
Website: uhaul.com
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