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The city of Ottawa announced Thursday the arrival of a new Amazon Last-Mile Delivery Facility, set to be constructed in the Ottawa Industrial Park. <\/span>(Scott Anderson)
The city of Ottawa<\/a> on Thursday announced the arrival of a new Amazon last-mile delivery facility, bringing 100 or more jobs, set to be constructed in the Ottawa Industrial Park.
The 50,800-square-foot warehouse will be an addition to Amazon\u2019s regional logistics network, helping streamline package delivery to residents and businesses across the region.
It wasn\u2019t out of the dark, by any means. It has a lot to do with the hard work that our economic development team does in promoting the sites. They were looking for a facility in this area that meets these requirements, [and] we responded and were able to land it.\u201d
This facility that will create about 100 jobs, with the added positions of contracted drivers of the vans, will operate as a \u201clast-mile\u201d hub, where large volumes of parcels will be sorted and dispatched into separate delivery trucks, allowing for efficient and timely delivery to nearby areas. Ottawa Mayor Robb Hasty said there will be less than 15 semitrailer deliveries between 6 and 8 a.m. Anywhere from 100 to 150 vans will leave the site at 10 a.m., and the facility should be empty by noon. Those vans are expected to return at about 6 to 8 p.m.
The construction of the warehouse recently began, marking a milestone in Ottawa\u2019s ongoing efforts to foster economic growth and enhance infrastructure, the mayor said in a Thursday news release.
\u201cWe are thrilled to welcome Amazon to Ottawa,\u201d Hasty said. \u201cThis new facility will not only create jobs but also place Ottawa at the heart of a cutting-edge logistics network, benefiting both our community and the broader region.
\u201cI\u2019m glad that they chose Ottawa, and we\u2019re looking forward to this being a good stepping stone for other development in our industrial park.\u201d
The Ottawa City Council<\/a> in August approved the sale<\/a> of a piece of property at U.S. Route 6\/Route 71 and Technology Drive but did not provide any details at the time of the sale. Hasty said at that time that the agreement with Ryan Companies U.S. Inc. contained a nondisclosure clause, and that the city would \u201chopefully very soon\u201d be able to disclose the nature of the transaction.
Hasty said the city advertised openings in the industrial park on several websites. That caught Amazon\u2019s attention, so the merchandising giant approached Ottawa.
\u201cIt wasn\u2019t out of the dark, by any means,\u201d Hasty said. \u201cIt has a lot to do with the hard work that our economic development team does in promoting the sites. They were looking for a facility in this area that meets these requirements, [and] we responded and were able to land it.\u201d
Hasty said there were \u201cno incentives that were offered\u201d in the acquisition. As the property is located in both a tax increment financing district and an enterprise zone, there were incentives available. However, Hasty said the city \u201cdid not enter into any kind of a TIF agreement with Amazon, nor did they apply for any enterprise zone credits.\u201d
The new facility represents a strategic investment in Ottawa\u2019s industrial sector and is expected to generate a range of employment opportunities, from warehouse operations to delivery services, the city said.
\u201cSince this is a last-mile delivery hub, most of its traffic is lightweight vehicles \u2013 delivery vans and so forth \u2013 so there will not be an insane amount of heavy trucks coming and going. It will be mostly delivery vehicles.\u201d
Ottawa officials said they are committed to supporting Amazon through every phase of development, ensuring a seamless construction process and integration into the local economy.
\u201cThis last-mile facility will allow us to better serve customers in Ottawa and the surrounding region,\u201d said Kyle DeGiulio, senior manager of economic development for Amazon. \u201cWe\u2019re grateful for our partnership with the city of Ottawa and look forward to sharing more details about this facility and the good jobs we\u2019ll offer in the future.\u201d
The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce issued a statement of congratulations Thursday.
\u201cCongratulations to the city of Ottawa on this exciting announcement,\u201d Ottawa Area Chamber Executive Director Jay McCracken said. \u201cOur Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce looks forward to working closely with the city of Ottawa and Amazon as we continue to support business growth and development in our Ottawa area.\u201d
The city of Ottawa on Thursday announced the arrival of a new Amazon last-mile delivery facility, bringing 100 or more jobs, set to be constructed in the Ottawa Industrial Park. Crews were busy at the site Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. <\/span>(Derek Barichello)
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