New York Construction Report staff writer
Amazon officials today were joined by state and local elected representatives to celebrate the construction of its new robotics fulfillment center in the Town of Niagara, a facility that will be equipped with the company’s newest robotics technology.
“We are very happy to grow our business and continue to expand operations in New York, especially in Western New York and Niagara County,” said Glendowlyn Thames, manager of economic development. “The Town of Niagara and the county were eager partners from the beginning, and a project of this size is simply a win for everyone.
“We’re grateful for the continued dedication of our development partner, JB2 Partners, and our general contractor, Layton Construction, for their stewardship of this project in the Niagara community.”
The five-story, 3.1-million-sq. ft. robotics fulfillment center is currently under construction at 8995 Lockport Rd. Considered a “first-mile” fulfilment center, the facility will receive, store and then ship millions of products for customers.
“Since its groundbreaking, this facility has already been responsible for creating quality, good-paying construction jobs in our community, and once completed, will employ hundreds to the benefit of Niagara County and the Western New York Economy,” said Senator Rob Ortt. “I thank Amazon for choosing to make the Town of Niagara its newest home and committing its future to our region.”
The site will be Amazon’s fourth robotics fulfilment center in New York, with others located in Rochester, Syracuse and Staten Island. Amazon’s operations footprint in Western New York also includes a sortation and returns center in Lancaster, and “last-mile” delivery stations in Tonawanda and Hamburg.
Since 2010, Amazon has invested more than $41.5 billion in New York, supporting 83,100 indirect jobs across the state, in fields like construction and professional services.
“The Town of Niagara is blessed that Amazon chose our town as for their new fulfillment center,” said Sylvia Virtuoso, Town of Niagara Supervisor. “Amazon Leadership, JB2 Partners and the entire Layton Construction team have been incredible to work with thus far and we look forward to a continued great working relationship and welcome Amazon to the Town of Niagara and the bright future ahead.”
