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Micron pours first concrete in Town of Clay, marking new milestone for semiconductor site
WSTM • • business
Key Points:
- The first concrete was poured at Micron's semiconductor facility construction site in the Town of Clay, marking a major milestone ahead of schedule in the long-anticipated project.
- Micron has increased its investment in Central New York from an initial $100 billion in 2022 to $250 billion, aiming to build four semiconductor fabrication plants.
- The project is expected to create 50,000 jobs in New York State, including 9,000 direct careers with Micron, and nearly 100,000 jobs nationwide.
- Micron President & CEO Sanjay Mehrotra highlighted the complexity of the project, comparing the foundation's concrete volume to four Empire State Buildings and structural steel to the Golden Gate Bridge.
- Local and state officials, including Governor Kathy Hochul and other representatives, attended the event, emphasizing the project's significance for advancing technology and economic growth in the region.
