URGENT UPDATE: Micron Technology has just announced significant delays in the construction timeline for its semiconductor fabrication plants in Clay, New York. Under the revised schedule released in the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS), the construction of four fabs will be postponed by several years, impacting local job creation and community development.
While tree clearing is still set to begin this year, the timeline for building Fabs 1 and 2 has been pushed back considerably. Construction on Fab 1 is now slated to start in the second quarter of 2028 and may not begin operations until the third quarter of 2030, marking a two-year delay from earlier projections. Fab 2 will follow, with construction set to commence in the last quarter of 2030 and operations not expected until the last quarter of 2033, a three-year setback.
The timeline for Fabs 3 and 4 has also shifted significantly. Fab 3 will now break ground in the third quarter of 2035, and Fab 4 has been delayed by a quarter, with completion anticipated by 2041. The entire project, subject to receiving necessary permits, will unfold over the next 16 years, ultimately generating over 9,000 permanent onsite operational jobs by 2045.
The revised construction schedule is set to affect community infrastructure plans as well. The initiation of construction for a childcare facility, originally planned for 2026, has been moved to 2028. Similarly, healthcare and recreation centers will now face delays, with construction pushed back from 2030 to 2032. Additionally, securing warehouse space will now occur in November 2028, as wafer production will commence later than initially expected.
Despite these delays, Micron remains committed to completing the entire campus, including Fab 4, by 2041. The company reassured stakeholders that ramp-up to full production output will still happen by the end of 2045, maintaining a focus on long-term growth.
This revised timeline highlights the complexities involved in large-scale semiconductor manufacturing projects, as they grapple with utility needs and regulatory requirements. For the local community and potential employees, the news amplifies concerns over delayed job opportunities and essential services.
As Micron prepares for these changes, local officials and residents will be watching closely for updates on the construction phases and the impact on the community. Stay tuned for further developments on this critical project impacting the semiconductor landscape.
