New service station with Co-op opens near Ipswich off A14

Known as Wherstead Services, the new service station has opened on the A137 in Wherstead - just off junction 56 for the A14. 

The new site in Bobbits Lane, which is run by Euro Garages, has eight fuel pumps, four electric vehicle charging points at the front and  four HGV and two AdBlue pumps.

Staff cut the ribbon for the opening (Image: UNP/www.nickstrugnell.com©)

Inside the new Co-op at the service station is a Starbucks on-the-go unit, bakery products and other food and drink items. 

The food service offer at the roadside service station also includes Subway and Greggs outlets.

Earlier this year, the first jobs were advertised for stores inside the service station.

The Co-operative EG launched its new store and petrol filling station in Wherstead (Image: UNP)

Amanpreet Singh, the Co-op store manager, said: “The whole team is delighted to be part of the launch of a state-of-the art roadside services and brand new Co-op store.

"We have worked to develop the range, choice and added services to create a compelling customer offer to serve our local community and motorists travelling through the area.”

Martin Rogers, director of partnership development at the Co-op, said: We are delighted to work EG On The Move, our second forecourt partner – with seven sites launched since our partnership was announced.

"The sites benefit from aligning Co-op’s expertise in convenience retailing with EG On The Move’s petrol forecourt business, resulting in a strong and relevant combined forecourt and food service offer.

"We are focussed on growing our franchise business, and by working with quality partners across a range of sectors we can bring Co-op products and services to more communities.”