The first concrete has been poured for the foundation of the first fabrication plant\u00a0at Micron’s facility in the Town of Clay.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Leaders came together Thursday for a “concrete progress” celebration, which comes more than one quarter ahead of the original plan, officials said.\u00a0This milestone comes less than six months after breaking ground on the site.<\/p>\n
Micron officials say this is a step as the project moves form the site preparation to building construction phase.<\/p>\n
“As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, data and memory are foundational to the modern economy \u2014 and Micron is increasing our U.S. investments to more than $250 billion through 2035 to meet that moment,” said Sanjay Mehrotra, Micron chairman, president and CEO. “Reaching this milestone ahead of schedule reflects the speed and determination behind this project. Micron is proud to bring the world’s most advanced memory manufacturing to Central New York, strengthen the domestic semiconductor supply chain and help secure America’s technology leadership for generations to come.”<\/p>\n
Officials say the new facility will create nearly 50,000 jobs once complete.<\/p>\n
“Today’s milestone marks another major step for Micron in Central New York, and what makes it even more remarkable is that we’re here in July \u2014 months ahead of schedule \u2014 pouring the concrete foundation,\u201d said Gov. Kathy Hochul. \u201cThis is the largest private investment in New York State history, and it’s already delivering for New Yorkers, our state economy, and our local businesses. With up to 50,000 jobs on the horizon, we are building the future of American memory manufacturing right here in Central New York, and we are building it fast.”<\/p>\n
Micron has touted the project as the largest private investment in New York’s history, with an expected $100 billion investment over the next 20-plus years.<\/p>\n