Amazon’s New Distribution Center in Terrell, Texas
The world’s largest online retailer is coming to Terrell. On Tuesday, Hunt Realty Investments announced the sale of 120 acres in Terrell, 30 miles east of Dallas, for an international distribution center. According to Kaufman County records, the parcel in question is linked to a June transaction between an entity associated with Hunt and online retail giant Amazon.
Project Details
“We can confirm Amazon has purchased property in Terrell, Texas and we’re excited to announce construction is already under way for a new inbound cross dock facility that will bring over 1,000 new jobs to the local community,” said Amazon spokesperson Daniel Martin in a statement. “This new investment will help improve delivery speeds for customers and boost local economic growth. We’ll provide more details as we get closer to the launch of the new facility.”
Hunt issued a statement noting the construction underway will improve infrastructure, support additional development and contribute to economic growth in Terrell and the surrounding area. The project is tied to another filing made with the state for “Project Spitfire,” a $120 million “building for a package delivery service.”
Project Spitfire
Spitfire’s footprint comes in at just under one million square feet and is being developed by Atlanta-based Seefried Industrial Properties, which has developed other projects for Amazon. Amazon already operates two distribution centers in neighboring Forney, immediately west of Terrell.
Impact on the Community
“Our family has long believed in the power of economic growth to strengthen communities, and we’ve recognized the potential of this land in Terrell for decades,” Chris Kleinert, CEO of Hunt Realty Investments, said in a statement. “This milestone transaction represents a historic chapter for both our legacy landholdings and the Terrell community. It’s a powerful step forward in advancing regional economic development, made possible through our partnership with the City of Terrell. We’re proud to support the creation of a critical logistics hub that will drive long-term opportunity and growth for the area.”
Hunt also noted in its statement that the facility is expected to expand local job opportunities. “We look forward to bringing this project into our corporate community,” Terrell Mayor Rick Carmona said in a statement. “We anticipate this will be a fruitful investment for both Hunt Realty, business partners, and the City of Terrell. The construction of this new facility is projected to bring numerous employment opportunities for our residents. With our priorities of economic growth and job creation, this project will assist the City of Terrell in our goal of building a live-work play community.”
Future Plans
The city of Terrell did not immediately respond to a request for comment by time of publishing. Hunt’s statement noted it retains 8,000 acres of land around Terrell and is actively engaging with other industrial developers and customers focused on community growth.
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Conclusion
Amazon’s new distribution center in Terrell, Texas is expected to bring over 1,000 new jobs to the local community and improve delivery speeds for customers. The project is a significant investment in the area and is expected to contribute to economic growth in Terrell and the surrounding area. With the construction of the new facility already underway, the community can look forward to numerous employment opportunities and a boost to local economic growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the size of the new distribution center?
A: The new distribution center will be just under one million square feet.
Q: How many jobs will the new distribution center bring to the area?
A: The new distribution center is expected to bring over 1,000 new jobs to the local community.
Q: What is the expected impact of the new distribution center on the local economy?
A: The new distribution center is expected to contribute to economic growth in Terrell and the surrounding area, and improve delivery speeds for customers.
Q: Who is developing the new distribution center?
A: The new distribution center is being developed by Atlanta-based Seefried Industrial Properties, which has developed other projects for Amazon.
Q: What is the timeline for the construction of the new distribution center?
A: The construction of the new distribution center is already underway, and the facility is expected to be completed soon. However, the exact timeline has not been released.
