Construction Of Amazon Warehouse Set To Begin

The construction of a new Amazon "fulfillment center" or warehouse in Fall River is about to begin.

In a release distributed Friday afternoon, Mayor Sam Sutter said construction could begin as early as Monday with clearing of the site at the Fall River-Freetown line.

The Mayor also says the final design for the project has changed and the number of jobs at the facility has been revised from 500 to 1,000.

Sutter said the project is the result of many meetings by his administration with Amazon, the Governor, unions and others. He says the project will be a huge boost right away to the local economy, and an economic engine in Fall River for years to come.

The project will include a one million square foot warehouse, 1,500 parking spaces, and 115 trailer spaces. The facility is scheduled to open in the Fall of 2016.