CLEBURNE, Texas — Construction on a new 1.7-million-square-foot Amazon operations facility will begin this week in Cleburne, according to the city.
The facility, which will be located off of Chisolm Trail Parkway at Industrial Drive, will reportedly create hundreds of jobs once it is completed.
Cleburne Mayor Scott Cain shared his excitement about the growth the city will experience with Amazon coming to town.
"On behalf of the Cleburne City Council, I am thrilled to welcome Amazon to our community, Cain said in a press release. "Amazon's strategic investment to establish a state-of-the-art facility here is a testament to Cleburne's thriving economy, strategic location and growing potential. This investment will not only create new opportunities for our residents but also further solidify Cleburne as a key player in the region's economic landscape."
According to the city, Amazon has invested $70 billion in Texas since 2010 and it currently employs 89,000 people in the state.
Senior Manager of Economic Development for Amazon Jessica Breaux said this new facility will allow Amazon to better serve its customers.
"We're grateful for our partnership with the City of Cleburne and look forward to sharing more details about this facility in the future," Breaux said.
