Amazon is building a new state-of-the-art robotics fulfillment center in Goochland County, the company’s fourth in Virginia, creating more than 1,000 jobs and further deepening its footprint in the commonwealth.
The 3.1 million-square-foot facility, known as RIC6, will occupy a 107-acre parcel in the Rockville Opportunity Corridor. It joins a growing network of Amazon investments in Virginia that include fulfillment and delivery centers, dozens of data centers, Whole Foods Markets, Amazon Fresh stores, and the company’s second headquarters in Arlington.
“Virginia continues to be a great home for Amazon thanks to its robust infrastructure, talented workforce, and supportive business environment,” said Holly Sullivan, Amazon’s Vice President of Worldwide Economic Development and Public Policy. “We’re proud to officially break ground on our fourth robotics fulfillment center in the commonwealth, furthering our substantial investment in Virginia.”
The new center will handle the picking, packing, and shipping of smaller customer items such as books, electronics and toys. It follows similar sites in Suffolk, which opened in 2022, Henrico (2024) and a soon-to-launch facility in Virginia Beach.
In addition to job creation, the project has spurred transportation improvements. A diverging diamond interchange less than a mile from the site at Ashland Road (Route 623) was funded through the state’s SMART SCALE process and regional transportation dollars, aimed at easing traffic and boosting safety near the growing logistics hub.
“Having the right transportation infrastructure is essential to attracting and growing business,” said Secretary of Transportation Sheppard Miller. “Through our best-in-class SMART SCALE prioritization process, we were able to support this important transportation project and drive economic development.”
Gov. Glenn Youngkin praised the project as a reflection of “Virginia’s business-friendly environment and the quality of our workforce.”
Goochland County officials said the announcement is the result of more than a decade of strategic planning to attract major employers.
“We are thrilled to welcome Amazon to the Goochland business community,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Tom Winfree. “Their decision to locate in the Rockville Opportunity Corridor has already proven to be beneficial to the region by helping to secure funding for critical transportation improvements.”
Since 2010, Amazon says it has invested more than $135 billion in Virginia, including infrastructure and employee compensation, and created more than 42,000 direct jobs. Company data estimates those investments support an additional 195,000 indirect jobs statewide and have contributed more than $96 billion to Virginia’s GDP.
“Amazon’s continued expansion in Virginia is a testament to the collaboration between state, regional and local partners who are committed to smart, strategic growth,” said Secretary of Commerce and Trade Juan Pablo Segura. “This project is the result of long-term planning in Goochland County and strong infrastructure investments by the commonwealth.”
State lawmakers from the area also hailed the announcement as a boost to regional prosperity.
Del. David Owen, R-Henrico, said the forthcoming facility “highlights the strengths of our community” and “will create substantial employment opportunities for our residents and contribute to the economic vitality of our region.”
And State Sen. Luther Cifers, R-Prince Edward, added: “Amazon chose well, thanks to Goochland County’s incredible work over the last 15 years that have made it one of the best places in Virginia to live and work.”