Amazon announced Monday it will invest $10 billion to build a new data center campus in Montgomery County, Missouri—a project poised to create thousands of jobs and generate hundreds of millions of dollars in tax revenue. The company stated the facility will support cloud computing technologies critical for remote work, streaming services, healthcare records, and financial transactions nationwide.
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe praised the investment as a testament to “confidence in Missouri’s workforce, business climate, and communities,” noting it aligns with state priorities for infrastructure development. “Projects like this create lasting benefits for local communities by supporting critical infrastructure improvements, generating new tax revenue for schools and public services,” Kehoe said.
Amazon Cluster Manager Michael Mills emphasized minimal water usage, stating: “We like to say a golf course uses more water than we do.” However, according to an AWS Proposed Project document on Montgomery County’s website, the data center could consume approximately 50 million gallons of water annually and rely on wells drilled 1,500 feet underground.
The county approved a tax abatement framework for the project in December 2025. Presiding Commissioner Ryan Poston declared: “Montgomery is going to show the rest of Missouri how to lead.”
While Amazon highlighted its commitment to community support—including $3 million for emergency dispatch services and over $1 million for a new gathering space—the project has drawn resident concerns about potential impacts on electricity bills, water usage, and environmental effects. Public feedback meetings revealed local apprehensions despite officials’ assurances of the facility’s economic benefits.
