7% solution: Amazon’s new distribution center rises in development costs

Niagara, N.Y. (WBEN) – Even online retailing behemoth Amazon isn’t immune to rising construction costs.

Amazon.com Services LLC – an Amazon affiliate – that’s developing the 3.1 million-square-foot Town of Niagara “First Mile” fulfillment center has confirmed the construction price tag has risen nearly 7% – going from $550 million to $587.5 million.

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