UPDATE: Micron Technology has announced significant delays in the construction of its semiconductor fabrication plants in Clay, impacting the project’s timeline by several years. The revised schedule was disclosed in the approved Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) released earlier today.
Construction on the four fabs, critical for semiconductor production, is now projected to start later than initially planned. While tree clearing will begin this year, the construction timeline for Fab 1 has been pushed from its original schedule to the second quarter of 2028, with operations not expected to commence until as late as the third quarter of 2030. This marks a two-year delay from previous estimates.
Fab 2’s construction is now set to begin in the last quarter of 2030, with operations delayed until the last quarter of 2033, which is three years later than originally anticipated. Furthermore, the start of construction for Fab 3 has shifted to the third quarter of 2035, and Fab 4 is now expected to be completed by 2041, delayed by one calendar quarter.
Officials from Micron stated, “Because the revised construction schedule for Fabs 1 and 2 would push back the arrival of operational workers, initiation of construction at the childcare site would change from 2026 to 2028 and from 2030 to 2032 for the healthcare and recreation centers.” This adjustment reflects the broader implications for community infrastructure as the plant ramps up production.
The FEIS underscores that the entire construction process will occur in phases over approximately 16 years, contingent on the acquisition of relevant permits and approvals. Once operational, the manufacturing facility is expected to generate over 9,000 permanent onsite jobs by 2045.
Despite these changes, Micron maintains that the final construction on the Micron Campus, including Fab 4, will still conclude in 2041, with full production ramping up by the end of 2045. This long-term investment is crucial for the local economy, promising thousands of jobs and contributing to the semiconductor supply chain.
As the situation develops, stakeholders and community members are encouraged to monitor further updates from Micron regarding the project timeline and its implications for job creation and local infrastructure development.
