VICKSBURG, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Wednesday, DeNooyer Ford in Vicksburg began construction on a new project starting with a groundbreaking ceremony.
Following that ceremony, construction on the project is expected to begin no later than October 1 with an anticipated completion date in late May 2021.
“This is our commitment to this community and our market. We are excited to upgrade this facility because we appreciate our position in the area and in being the Ford dealer for Vicksburg, South Portage, Schoolcraft and Three Rivers,” DeNooyer Ford Dealer Principal Todd DeNooyer said in a statement.
DeNooyer says the goals of this project will be to improve customer experience by providing a more traditional write-up experience and create an enhanced customer lounge while their vehicle is being serviced.
This project will include moving and replacing the septic system, adding driving lanes and additional parking, enclosing the customer service write-up area, upgrading technician areas including adding heat and air conditioning, and creating enhanced security measures for customer vehicle areas.
Concept art of the new DeNooyer Ford facility in Vicksburg. (Photo courtesy of DeNooyer Ford).
DeNooyer adds that the magnitude of the project is largely visual, with an updated front building facade that is expected of top-performing Ford dealerships.
“Pulling into the shop where the tech is working is a thing of the past and customers appreciate a quieter, more fluid customer experience,” DeNooyer said.
Providing construction management services is Kalleward Group, and design has been completed by Eckert Wordell. The project is encapsulated in an approximate 12,000 square foot area. 8,000 square feet will be dedicated for a building addition, and the other 4,000 square feet being a renovation of existing areas, including the showroom.
In total, DeNooyer said the project will be a $2,500,000 investment.
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