Johnston mayor gives first look of town’s Amazon facility

JOHNSTON, R.I. (WLNE) — Residents got a first look inside the need Amazon distribution center that is set to open in Johnston.

A look at the new Johnston Amazon facility (Mayor Joe Polisena Jr.)

Mayor Joe Polisena Jr. posted several images inside the facility that is being constructed off of Route 6 in Johnston during a tour last week with U.S. Sen. Jack Reed.

A look at the new Johnston Amazon facility (Mayor Joe Polisena Jr.)

Polisena touted the more than 1,000 construction jobs, more than 1,000 full-time jobs, and the more than $100 million of tax revenue the town will see over the next 20 years.

A look at the new Johnston Amazon facility (Mayor Joe Polisena Jr.)

Amazon will also be funding road improvement and a new Rhode Island Public Transit Authority route for the area.

A look at the new Johnston Amazon facility (Mayor Joe Polisena Jr.)

The four-million square-foot facility was approved by the town council in 2021. The plant is expected to open its doors this year.