Amazon announces $10 billion Montgomery County data center plan
Amazon has announced a $10 billion investment to construct a new data center campus in Montgomery County, Missouri. This project is expected to create hundreds of permanent jobs and thousands of construction positions, bringing significant economic benefits and property tax revenue to the region. The company has also committed over $7 million in community investments and will cover all electrical service costs.
Amazon has unveiled plans for a $10 billion data center campus in Montgomery County, Missouri, projecting approximately 400 direct jobs and thousands of construction roles. The announcement, attended by Governor Mike Kehoe and state officials, highlights the significant economic benefits, including hundreds of millions in property tax revenue over 25 years and support for infrastructure improvements.
Governor Kehoe praised the investment as a boost for Missouri's future, attributing Amazon's expansion to the state's workforce and business environment. David Zapolsky, Amazon's Chief Global Affairs and Legal Officer, emphasized community partnerships and announced over $7 million in local investments, including $3 million for emergency dispatch services and $1 million for a community gathering space.
Michelle Hataway, director of the Missouri Department of Economic Development, noted the project as a testament to local collaboration. Amazon also confirmed its partnership with Ameren Missouri, agreeing to pay 100 percent of the costs for connecting the facility to the electrical grid without receiving incentives or discounted rates. State officials referenced Senate Bill 4, enacted in 2025, which mandates that large-load customers, like data centers, cover their proportional share of utility costs, preventing undue burden on other customers.