Damage was extensive in the portion of the bulding
hit by the August fire
FISHKILL – Reconstruction of a portion of the Gap distribution center in Fishkill is set to begin in the near future.
The Dutchess County Industrial Development approved a sales tax exemption
on equipment and materials needed to get the center up and running again.
IDA Executive Director Sarah Lee said the tax exemption will equal $8.7 million on spending of $110 million. The work can now begin, she said on Wednesday.
“They needed this benefit before they went and purchased anything or started the construction Now that they have this, there is a little bit of paperwork we have to process, but basically they will be starting right away,” Lee said.
Reconstruction of the section of the massive facility that was damaged by an arson fire last August will take two years and cost $180 million, said Lee. To date, no one has been charged with setting the blaze.
