CourthouseWednesday, November 11
A study for the Springfield courthouse developers projects about 3,000 jobs
The Springfield Morning News team
The Liberty Junction team presented a new economic impact report Tuesday for the proposed Springfield Regional Justice Center at 125 Liberty St. MassLive says the study predicts about 3,000 jobs over 42 months of construction.
The study projects the most courthouse jobs in year two
Sources: WWLP, MassLive.com
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| First year | 300 |
| Second year | 1,100 |
| Third year | 900 |
| Final six months | 600 |
The report also projects about $322 million in labor income. Western Mass News reports about $9 million in local tax revenue and $17 million for the state, with 60% of the jobs in construction and professional services.
The study projects $419 million added to the state's economy
- $462 million
- for the courthouse's cost
- $419 million
- added to the state's gross state product
- $322 million
- in new labor income for workers
- $94 million+
- in new tax revenue for governments
Source: MassLive.com
Not everyone's sold. Jeb Balise and Dinesh Patel, who lost the bid, are continuing legal action. Balise argued construction jobs would come with whoever won. Project leaders said they want to hire locally but gave no percentage for Springfield residents.
- Next: contractor hiring and bids begin in the coming months
- Minority participation goal: at least 15%
- Lease to the state: $1.94 billion over 40 years
Sources: WWLP, MassLive.com, Western Mass News