Amazon has announced a $10 billion investment to build a data center campus in Montgomery City, Missouri, a project expected to create 400 permanent jobs and thousands of construction positions. The company pledged $7 million in community contributions, including $3 million for emergency dispatch services, over $1 million for a community gathering space at the County Fairgrounds, and a $150,000 grant fund for local projects. The development is projected to generate hundreds of millions in property tax revenue over 25 years.

Despite these promises, the project faces local opposition. Residents have filed a lawsuit arguing that large corporations shouldn’t receive tax abatements and expressing concern that the region’s agricultural heritage is at risk. Montgomery County officials, including Presiding Commissioner Ryan Poston, defend the tax incentives, saying the real estate taxes Amazon will pay make the deal financially sound.

The data center will use efficient water cooling systems and partner with Arable Labs to reduce groundwater use by 100 million gallons annually. Amazon will cover all electrical connection costs to the grid, as required by Missouri’s Senate Bill 4. The campus will be built near a Google data center already under construction, marking a significant tech presence in the rural county.