UPDATE: Micron Technology has just announced significant delays in the construction of its semiconductor fabrication plants in Clay, New York. A revised timeline released in the approved Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) indicates that the project will be pushed back by several years, creating a ripple effect on local employment and infrastructure development.
The construction of the first two fabs will now commence later than previously planned. Fab 1 is set to break ground in the second quarter of 2028 and may not begin operations until the third quarter of 2030, representing a two-year delay. Fab 2’s construction is now projected to start in the last quarter of 2030 and will not open until the last quarter of 2033, a delay of three years compared to earlier expectations.
The revised timeline affects the entire project, including the construction of fabs 3 and 4. Fab 3’s start date has shifted to the third quarter of 2035, while fab 4 will be completed by 2041, a slight delay of one calendar quarter. The entire construction process is expected to span approximately 16 years, contingent on receiving necessary permits and approvals.
The delay has serious implications for the local community. “Because the revised construction schedule for Fabs 1 and 2 would push back the arrival of operational workers at the Micron Campus, initiation of construction at the childcare site would change from 2026 to 2028 and from 2030 to 2032 for the healthcare and recreation centers,” the FEIS states. Additionally, the securing of warehouse space will now occur in November 2028 due to the later start of wafer production.
Despite these schedule changes, Micron assures that the full ramp-up to production output will still occur by the end of 2045, generating more than 9,000 permanent onsite operational jobs by then.
This urgent update highlights a crucial turning point for the Micron Campus project, which is expected to play a significant role in the local economy and the broader semiconductor industry. As construction phases are pushed back, the community will be watching closely for further developments and the potential economic impact over the coming years.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
