Amazon plans to spend $10 billion to build a new data center campus in eastern Missouri.
A news release from Gov. Mike Kehoe’s office said the Montgomery County project is expected to create 400 direct jobs and thousands of construction jobs. According to Kehoe, county leaders estimate the data center will create hundreds of millions of dollars in new property tax revenue over the next 25 years.
“Today’s announcement represents more than a major investment in Missouri’s future—it represents new opportunities for Montgomery County and the surrounding region,” said Kehoe. “Projects like this create lasting benefits for local communities by supporting critical infrastructure improvements, generating new tax revenue for schools and public services, and strengthening the foundation for future economic growth.”
“This investment represents a tremendous opportunity for our community and will help create new opportunities for our workforce, local businesses, schools, and future generations,” said Ryan Poston, Montgomery County Presiding Commissioner.
The release said Amazon employs more than 10,000 Missourians through a variety of sites, including fulfillment centers, sorting centers, and delivery stations.
The tech giant said it has worked with electric company Ameren Missouri and will pay 100% of the costs to provide electricity to the campus, with no incentives or discounts on electric rates. The company is also involved in a project with agricultural technology company Arable Labs to try to protect the local water supply.
The groundbreaking and opening dates have not been released.
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