Isabella Warren will have a full report on NewsChannel 21 at 5:00 p.m.

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Amazon and local officials announced Tuesday that the global delivery giant plans to build a new delivery station in Redmond, bringing some 170 jobs to Central Oregon.

Isabella Warren is speaking with Mayor Ed Fitch and residents of Redmond for a report tonight on KTVZ News at 5.

Below is Amazon’s release, followed by one from Economic Development for Central Oregon and Fratzke Commercial Real Estate:

Amazon has closed on land along East Antler Avenue in Redmond, Oregon, as part of its continued investment in rural communities and expansion of its last-mile delivery network.

The site is expected to become a delivery station that will help speed up deliveries for customers in Central Oregon. This investment supports Amazon’s broader commitment to bring fast, reliable delivery to small towns while creating flexible job opportunities for local residents.

“We appreciate the investment Amazon is making in Redmond and the confidence they have in our future growth,” said Mayor Ed Fitch of Redmond. “Their announcement acknowledges Redmond as a great place to do business and illustrates the importance of the working partnership between the city, Redmond Economic Development Inc., and private developers.”

Amazon’s last-mile delivery network is designed to enhance service in more remote areas, cutting delivery times by as much as 50% in rural communities where logistics providers have traditionally pulled back. Delivery stations like the one planned for Redmond are also economic engines. Each site creates an average of 170 jobs, in addition to local driving opportunities through Amazon’s Delivery Service Partner (DSP) and Flex programs.

“Amazon’s plans in Redmond reflect our ongoing commitment to investing in communities and creating good jobs. We’re excited to be part of Redmond’s future and contribute to a region that values innovation, partnership, and opportunity,” said Easton Craft, Manager, Economic Development Policy at Amazon.

Since 2010, Amazon has invested more than $37 billion in Oregon, contributing $22 billion to the state’s gross domestic product and creating 12,000 direct jobs. Its presence also supports more than 46,000 indirect jobs across the state and empowers more than 5,500 Oregon-based small and medium-sized sellers in its store.

The Redmond site is part of Amazon’s larger $4 billion national initiative to expand its rural delivery network. When complete, the expanded network will span more than 13,000 ZIP codes and enable Amazon to deliver over a billion more packages each year in areas covering the size of Alaska, California, and Texas combined.

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Below is EDCO’s release:

 Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) is pleased to announce that Amazon has selected Redmond as the site of its newest delivery station. The company plans to invest in the region by opening an 83,559-square-foot facility at East Antler Avenue and Northeast Ninth Street, further enhancing its distribution capabilities across Central Oregon.

The Redmond facility will power the final stage of Amazon’s order fulfillment process, known as the “last mile,” ensuring that packages reach customers’ doorsteps quickly and efficiently. Packages are sent from Amazon fulfillment and sortation centers to delivery stations, where they are prepared for final delivery to customers. The new facility is expected to employ approximately 170 team members.

“This project is the culmination of more than three years of work,” said Steve Curley, Redmond Economic Development, Inc. (REDI) Director at EDCO. “It required creative problem-solving, collaboration and a shared vision for Redmond’s future. From moving irrigation canals to re-routing gas lines, we had to think outside the box to create a site that fits Amazon’s unique operational needs in an area with increasingly challenging constraints. We’re excited to see it come to life and the positive impact it will have on our community.”

EDCO played a key role in guiding the project through its complex development process, providing local expertise and strategic coordination while facilitating the collaboration between public and private partners. “This project will be a game-changer for Redmond,” added Curley. “Beyond job creation and tax base growth, it strengthens our regional logistics infrastructure, improves service for consumers across Central Oregon and reinforces Redmond’s position as a strategic hub for distribution and transportation.”

Tom Tapia, CCIM, and Brian Fratzke, CCIM and Principal Broker for Fratzke Commercial Real Estate Advisors, Inc., who represented the property transaction, added, “Working on this project was both challenging and rewarding. It required patience, diligence and coordination with the City of Redmond, Deschutes County, federal government, and Central Oregon Irrigation District, culminating over two and one-half years of daily work to bring this project to reality. We’re proud to have played a critical role in bringing a well-respected global company to Redmond.”

“We appreciate the investment Amazon is making in Redmond and the confidence they have in our future growth,” remarks Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch. “Their announcement acknowledges Redmond as a great place to do business and illustrates the importance of the working partnership between the city, Redmond Economic Development Inc. and private developers.

The new delivery station is expected to be operational in spring 2026, with construction beginning this month.

About Economic Development for Central Oregon

EDCO is a non-profit corporation supported by private and public members and stakeholders, whose mission is to create middle-class jobs in Central Oregon by: recruiting new employers to move to the region; helping entrepreneurs start new, scalable businesses; and working with businesses that are already here to grow their operations. For more information, visit www.edcoinfo.com.

Below is Fratzke’s release:

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