Located on the A181 Durham Road Bypass, the newly redeveloped site reopened to the public last Thursday (26 February), following a ceremonial ribbon cutting that marked the completion of a £4m investment programme.
In line with JET’s ongoing investment in network improvement and expansion, Wheatley Hill is the fifth company-owned JET site to undergo a full KDRB programme, reflecting continued investment in modern, future-ready forecourts.
“We’re incredibly proud to reopen Wheatley Hill following such a major transformation,” said Graham Clout, Retail Manager, UK Marketing, Phillips 66 Limited.
“We are a customer-focused business, committed to getting drivers back on the road quickly and safely, and this redevelopment ensures the site is equipped to do exactly that.”
For the first time, Wheatley Hill will also offer JET ULTRA Premium Fuels, providing customers with a full four-grade fuel offer: Unleaded, Diesel, ULTRA Unleaded and ULTRA Diesel.
The site also becomes the ninth JET location to feature JET CHARGE, with the installation of four rapid, pay-as-you-go EV chargers.
Expanded capacity
The rebuild has significantly increased the site’s operational capacity, including the installation of three 75,000-litre underground fuel tanks and a 10,000-litre above-ground AdBlue tank to support HGV operations. The increased storage capacity allows the site to maintain higher fuel availability and support a wider range of transport needs.
“This rebuild has completely changed how the site operates and the experience we can offer customers,” said Michael Bryan, Wheatley Hill Service Station Operator.
“The increased capacity and new services, including JET CHARGE and hot food-to-go, give us far greater flexibility, and we’re really pleased to be welcoming customers back to a transformed site.”
The image of the ribbon-cutting ceremony was provided by JET and shows: L-R: Michael Bryan, Wheatley Hill Service Station Operator; Graham Clout, Retail Manager, UK Marketing, Phillips 66 Limited; and Peter Dodding, Sales Director, James Hall & Co. Ltd.