Amazon Web Services (AWS) continues to put its trust in Central Ohio’s skilled union workforce.
On Aug. 7, AWS announced the opening of two state-of-the-art datacenters in New Albany. This is part of a major five-facility campus spanning 1.25 million square feet along Beech and Miller roads.
These projects are more than just buildings, they’re a testament to the expertise, reliability and dedication of the region’s building trades members.
Dorsey Hager, Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary-Treasurer, said that so far, the Amazon projects have been completed on time and on budget.
Each of the main facilities required about 600 tradesmen and tradeswomen to complete construction, he added.
“Amazon is creating opportunities for building trades workers all over Central Ohio,” Hager said. “Our members are stepping up and ensuring these jobs are completed safely, on time and under budget.”
The two new datacenters are part of a $3.5 billion investment announced in 2023, with work already completed on 85 of Amazon’s 439-acre campus.
Other Amazon investments
Since 2015, Amazon has invested $6.2 billion in cloud infrastructure in New Albany alone, contributing $1.4 billion to Licking County’s GDP and supporting more than 1,500 local jobs yearly.
AWS leaders credit Central Ohio’s clear vision, highly skilled union workforce and strong utility partnerships for their ongoing commitment to the region.
Amazon’s investments extend beyond construction. The company has donated $200,000 to New Albany’s new Fieldhouse and Community Center, including an Amazon Think Space, a hands-on STEM lab for local students.
The Amazon Community Fund for Central Ohio will also provide $100,000 in micro-grants for grassroots projects focused on STEM education, sustainability, workforce training and social impact.
An additional $50,000 was also contributed to the New Albany Community Foundation, which supports its Lecture Series, which fosters lifelong learning and community dialogue.
AWS plans to invest an additional $10 billion in Ohio by 2030. This will push Amazon’s total commitment past $23 billion, one of the largest private investments in state history