Wawa Celebrates Ground Breaking of New Barrington NJ Store Oct. 30

What: Delco Development and Wawa are holding a groundbreaking celebration to mark the start of construction on Wawa’s long-anticipated new store located at Route 30 and Bell, Barrington, NJ. Wawa currently operates 236 stores in the state of New Jersey, and 663 stores chain-wide. Delco Development will begin the site work, including groundwork and road improvements, to pave the way for Wawa to begin construction on the new store, which will include Wawa’s latest design concept and innovations. With shovels in hands and hard hats on heads, representatives from Wawa, Delco Development, state and local officials will break ground on the site. Highlights include:

· Welcome remarks by Wawa’s Vice President of Real Estate, Peter Gilligan

· Remarks from Kirk A. Popiolek, Council President, Borough of Barrington about Wawa’s commitment to New Jersey, economic impact of expansion, and commitment to being a good neighbor

· Details on the timeframe and plans for site, given by Peter Gilligan

· Unveiling of the Store Rendering – premiering the new look and store design

· Wawa executives and local officials placing the first ceremonial shovel in the ground

Who:

- Peter Gilligan, Wawa VP of Real Estate - Wally Goose, Wawa’s Mascot

- Kirk A. Popiolek, Council President - Local Officials

- Wawa Executives and Real Estate Team - Tom Juliano, Delco Development Network

When: Thursday, October 30, 10 a.m.

Where: Route 30 and Bell, Barrington, NJ

Why: Wawa is committed to enhancing our presence throughout our market area, and to serving more customers in new and meaningful ways. Wawa continues to expand throughout New Jersey in order to bring our unique brand of appetizing convenience throughout the state, to build upon our strong community partnerships, and to continue to innovate and evolve with new store designs and product offers. Every new Wawa store employs on average 50 – 60 associates who receive competitive salaries and benefits, and have the opportunity to participate in Wawa’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Wawa places a high priority on working with community and charitable organizations that seek to improve and enrich the neighborhoods it serves.

Visuals:

• Wawa shovels used to break ground │Wawa’s Mascot Wally Goose digging in the ground
• Sign unveiled with rendering of Wawa store design