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Safestore opens a new facility in Watford

The operator has opened another UK facility and continues to deliver this year’s development pipeline.

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What happened

In its quarterly update, Safestore reported the opening of a new 57 500 sq ft facility in Watford. The company also said that the remaining openings scheduled for 2026 cover a combined 167 100 sq ft.

Why it matters

The update shows how operators expand in stages: new facilities open while further projects remain in the pipeline and are adjusted to market conditions.

Sources

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  1. Safestore — Third Quarter Trading Update, 3 September 2026 (checked )