The facility is expected to be the second-largest Amazon fulfillment center in New York State, surpassing those in New York City.
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The facility is expected to be the second-largest Amazon fulfillment center in New York State, surpassing those in New York City.
The $607-million project is believed to be one of the largest private industrial developments in the history of Orange County.
Some observers had written off the project as dead back in June when the Town of Wawayanda’s Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously (4-0) to reject a needed height variance for the Amazon project.
NYSDOT now estimates the completion of the FEIS and the release of the study’s Record of Decision in the fall of 2026.
The Planning Board closed the public hearing, which signals a vote on the project’s site plan application and height exemption could come at the Planning Board’s next scheduled meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 8.
Orange County purchased the property in 2007 for $8.5 million. Since then, several private redevelopment proposals failed to secure necessary approvals…
The analysis projects substantial traffic growth in the corridor over the next 30 years, due both to proposed development and long-term population trends.
In terms of setbacks, Boone noted that the project offers setbacks that are anywhere between 650% to 2,000% greater than the setback requirements by the town.
Construction is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2026 with production operations anticipated to start in January 2027.
Neuhaus, who is a graduate of Mount Saint Mary in Newburgh, noted the long-standing issues with the property, saying, “The obituary for this site was written decades ago. You are bringing this place back to life.”
The cost of acquiring the vacant 12.43-acre site is $3.9 million. According to its application with the IDA, building and construction is estimated to cost $17,864,850 and equipment costs have been put at $13,136,536.
Under county ownership, the center will be revitalized and developed into a regional destination for live performances, educational programming, and community events.
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