The real work begins at Micron site just days after ceremonial groundbreaking (video)

Syracuse.com • January 19, 2026 • business

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Micron Technology has begun clearing over 400 acres of forest in Clay, New York, marking the first significant step in constructing its massive chipmaking plant complex.
The project, potentially costing $100 billion, will include up to four memory chip fabrication plants and represents the largest private investment in New York state's history.
Tree-cutting must be completed by March 31 due to the presence of two endangered bat species, with work expected to take four months; Gilbane Co. is contracted for the initial $1 billion site preparation.
After clearing, the site will undergo extensive earthmoving to prepare for factory foundations, with the first fab slated to begin chip production in 2030 and the second in 2033.