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Amazon Breaks Ground on Major Robotics Fulfilment Centre in Nova Scotia

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What happened

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Amazon broke ground on a new robotics fulfilment centre in Nova Scotia, located in Burnside. The facility, designated YHZ2, will cover over 2.2 million square feet and is set up as a Generation 14 robotics site. The project is expected to employ more than 1,000 people full time once operational. Amazon purchased 82 acres for the site for $25.2 million.

From haligonia.ca

Why it matters

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The project has a proposed value of $200 million, according to Colliers. Amazon stated its average base wage across Canada is $26.27 an hour, including health, dental, and vision benefits. The new centre is expected to allow customers in the region to expect faster delivery and a wider selection of products.

Amazon is currently building a new warehouse in Dartmouth while simultaneously closing warehouses in Quebec as part of cost-cutting measures.

From haligonia.ca

Who's involved

  • AmazonInitiated the construction of the new robotics fulfilment centre.
  • Nova ScotiaThe province where the new fulfilment centre is being built.
  • Tim HoustonPremier of Nova Scotia who attended the groundbreaking ceremony.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • Nova ScotiaSpeculative

    The province could see an increase in its economy due to the major capital investment and 1,000+ jobs.

  • Canadian Union of Public EmployeesSpeculative

    The influx of 1,000+ new jobs might change the regional labor market and union negotiation landscape.

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