ABOUT THE PROJECT
PROJECT HUSKY
Project Husky is a proposed fulfillment center in Killingly, Connecticut. Inside the facility, Amazon employees would pick, pack, and ship customer orders — items like books, toys, and household goods. Associates would work alongside Amazon Robotics technology, helping create a safer, more efficient workplace.
If approved, Project Husky would create more than 500 full-time jobs, generate significant local tax revenue, and permanently conserve nearly 300 acres of open space.
COMMUNITY BENEFITS
Economic Impact
Valued at more than $150 million, Project Husky would generate substantial tax revenue to support local schools, parks, and community infrastructure while creating new opportunities for local businesses.
Job Creation
The project would create more than 500 full-time jobs with an average starting pay of $23 an hour, plus comprehensive benefits beginning on day one. Construction would also support more than 200 additional jobs.
Environmental Conservation
The project would permanently conserve more than 290 acres of open space, including nearly 220 acres donated directly to the Town of Killingly. An advanced stormwater management system would treat all runoff on-site before it reaches local waterways.
Community Partnership
Our teams are focused on building long-term, innovative programs that have a lasting, positive impact. This includes working alongside teachers and nonprofit partners to offer free skills training and career exploration courses, plus increasing youth and adult access to STEM opportunities. Beyond educational support, we work with trusted community partners to address critical needs – food security, volunteering, and disaster relief – using our logistics, technology, and innovation expertise.
Additional Project Information
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How does this project benefit Killingly?
Project Husky would be one of the largest contributors to the local tax base. Property and business taxes generated by the facility would provide sustainable revenue for public services — including schools, parks, libraries, and emergency services. The project would also create more than 500 full-time jobs with benefits starting on day one.
How will the project protect the natural landscape?
The site layout was designed to protect high-quality wetlands and waterways and minimize disturbance in surrounding areas. Bridges would span over sensitive areas to avoid both temporary and permanent impacts and allow wildlife to move freely.
Where lower-quality wetlands would be affected, the project includes wetland creation, restoration, and enhancement at a ratio of more than 3-to-1 — well above the 1-to-1 standard required by regulation.
The project would also set aside 292 acres from future development:
- ~216 acres designated for permanent conservation
- 76 acres of wetlands, vernal pools, and forested habitat legally protected as open space
How will the project protect local water quality?
Buildings, roads, and pavement would cover less than 20% of the total site — well below the 50% allowed under current zoning. The site was designed to avoid both temporary and permanent impacts to high-quality wetlands.
Rainwater collected on-site would go through a five-step treatment process before being released into local waterways. A detailed peer reviewed soil erosion and sediment control plan would protect sensitive areas during and after construction.
Is this project consistent with Killingly’s zoning and long-term plans?
Yes. The site is located in the Business Park zoning district, which specifically allows for this type of development in both the Town’s Plan of Conservation and Development and its Zoning Regulations. The project does not require any variances or special exceptions.
Will the facility operate around the clock? How will that affect the surrounding area?
The facility would operate 24/7, as is standard for logistics operations. It is designed to minimize overnight impacts to the surrounding area.
Lighting: Parking lots and exterior areas would use shielded, downward-facing LED lighting to keep the site safe for night-shift employees while minimizing light spill into surrounding neighborhoods.
Noise: Robotics and sorting operations take place inside the building, which limits internal operational noise that could reach surrounding areas. Detailed acoustical analysis of site operations also result in no negative acoustical impact on surrounding areas from site activities, with sound emittance under the code allowable dB(A) per Killingly Code of Ordinances.
How will this facility affect local traffic?
The site is within 1,000 feet of an I-395 on-ramp, and the majority of truck and employee traffic would flow directly to and from the interstate. Amazon is working with CTDOT to optimize truck routes, improve traffic flow, and minimize impacts on nearby roads.
A third-party traffic review conducted for the Town of Killingly confirmed that existing roads can safely handle the project’s traffic. As part of the project, roadway improvements and signal upgrades would be funded by the developer.
What kinds of jobs will be available?
The project would create more than 500 full-time positions, from entry-level roles to specialized technical careers. Every employee would receive on-the-job training and have access to skills development programs.
The average starting pay is $23 an hour, with comprehensive benefits from day one, including:
- Health care starting as low as $5 per week with $5 copays
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid parental leave
- Pre-paid tuition programs would also be made available for employees interested in learning or growing their skills for in-demand fields. Employees would be able to pursue degrees or certifications through partnerships with local higher education institutes, including UConn and CT State Community College.
What is the history of this site?
The Business Park where Project Husky is proposed has been vacant and generated no tax revenue for more than 20 years. This project would bring in an estimated $1 million in immediate permit fees, create a long-term tax revenue stream, and fully fund its own utility connections and off-site road and signal upgrades.
Were zoning rules changed to allow this project?
No. Amazon played zero role in the zoning updates and did not begin investigating this site until 2025. The Town Planning and Zoning Commission held nine public workshops over 13 months before updating the rules in November 2023.
Will this harm wetlands?
No. The project includes a five-step stormwater treatment system and rigorous soil erosion controls. These plans were independently reviewed by Tighe & Bond, the Town of Killingly’s engineering consultant. Low Quality/Low Functioning wetlands that will be impacted will be replaced with high-quality wetland creation and mitigation at a 3:1 ratio (well above the required 1:1 ratio). The project will also be permanently protecting and preserving over 18 Acres of high-quality and high-function wetlands and waterways.
Why is IWCC ruling being appealed?
The appeal was filed to ensure the application receives a full, objective evaluation based on scientific evidence, state environmental standards, and the technical findings submitted during review. Independent wetland scientists and third-party engineers confirmed that the proposed site plan includes extensive measures to avoid, minimize, and offset wetland impacts.
The project’s environmental protections include conserving more than 290 acres of open space, donating nearly 220 acres to the Town of Killingly, protecting, preserving, and creating over 42 acres of wetlands and waterways, and installing advanced stormwater management systems.
What is the purpose of a third-party review?
A third-party review provides an independent, expert evaluation of a project’s engineering, environmental, and technical plans. It helps ensure compliance with regulations, safety standards, and public transparency — giving town officials, planning boards, and residents confidence that the project data has been rigorously reviewed.
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PROJECT HUSKY
Located in Killingly, CT, Project Husky is a highly automated AR Sort (Amazon Robotics Sortable) Fulfillment Center designed to process customer items with incredible efficiency.
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