Where will the project be located?
The initial 2-fab (chip factory) site is located on a nearly 1,000-acre plot of land in western Licking County bounded by Green Chapel Road to the north, Mink Street to the east, and Clover Valley Road to the west. For reference, Miller Road currently runs roughly through the middle of the area. The heart of the Intel site is nearly 6 miles from New Albany’s Village Center. To put that in perspective, Easton Town Center is also approximately 6 miles from our Village Center.
More land may be annexed as part of the 3,000+ acre annexation agreement with Jersey Township, but it may not be. This annexation agreement area can accommodate all 8 fabs if Intel chooses to expand. We understand that there will be potential suppliers that locate as well and there is 200 acres immediately adjacent to the site on Clover Valley for those activities.
Are there residents who will be displaced?
The land Intel is purchasing was bought from residents who chose to sell and move. Eminent Domain was not used to take land. There are other neighbors who will be close to the facility, though the site will have a buffer between the buildings and the boundaries.
When will construction begin?
Initial site preparation work for tree clearing and demolition of structures by the property owner has begun. Additional site work such as grading is anticipated to begin this summer with construction beginning by the end of the year. Intel’s two state-of-the-art semiconductor factories (fabs) are expected to be production ready in 2025.
What incentives did New Albany offer?
As a partner in the Silicon Heartland Development Project, the City of New Albany offered Intel a 100 percent property tax abatement on buildings in the New Albany International Business Park. This is in line with incentives provided to other companies locating here over the last twelve years, except that the abatement – if approved by New Albany City Council – will remain in effect for 30 years under Ohio’s “mega projects” statute. It is important to note that the abatement covers buildings, but not land. The value of the property tax abatement will depend on the number and types of buildings and the final appraisal. Because a property tax abatement is in place, the City of New Albany shares income tax revenues that will provide funds to the Johnstown-Monroe Local School District and Jersey Township in lieu of property tax revenue for the full term of the abatement.
A project of this magnitude demands a partnership the likes of which we’ve never seen before, and agreement on a 30-year property tax abatement confirms that. The Ohio statute is well named, this is a ‘mega project’ and New Albany is proud to make a mega-commitment to Intel.
100% property tax abatements are part of our basic incentive package to prospective large businesses. Companies must meet job creation numbers as part of their property tax incentive agreement or risk losing the property tax abatement.
Our existing partnerships have proven that development projects in the New Albany International Business Park are a net positive economically for the impacted school district as a result of the development. Because the property tax abatement only covers buildings, there are still new property tax revenues flowing into schools; and our income tax sharing agreements any time a property tax abatement is in effect for a project provide even more new revenues to our partners. This is the sort of economic development support to partners in the business park that allowed our site to get selected over approximately 40 other choices throughout the United States.
What infrastructure improvements will take place?
The State of Ohio has committed funding to support necessary infrastructure enhancements to this project. Notably, a share of this funding will be used to expand a portion of State Route 161, which had already been desired by expressway users. Details about SR 161 and other area road improvements can be found in the traffic portion of this FAQ section. Keep in mind that approximately 19,000 people – nearly twice the New Albany resident population – already work within the New Albany International Business Park, and planning is a hallmark of New Albany to ensure that necessary infrastructure will be in place, as it has been for every build-out of the business park, to effectively and efficiently manage traffic, even at rush hour peaks.
There are many other elements of this project where the details still need to be ironed out, and many of the infrastructure improvements largely depend on state legislative action so nothing is yet finalized. With that said, the Engage New Albany Strategic Plan and our preparation for this project will ensure that necessary infrastructure is in place for this project.
Who reviews construction and other permit requirements?
Permits are reviewed by a multitude of federal, state, and local governmental agencies.
Review of site and building construction applications includes the City of New Albany, City of Columbus, State Fire Marshal, Johnstown Monroe Fire Department, and the Franklin County Health Department. Environmental permits are reviewed and issued by the Ohio EPA, US Army Corps of Engineers and ODNR (Ohio Department of Natural Resources).
What are the city’s noise regulations?
There are noise regulations in the codified ordinance chapter 521.12 and 521.14 that apply to the whole city.
Intel has shared with the City of New Albany that they will have a designated neighbor relations contact to help address any noise-related concerns once construction begins.
What will be the impact on the New Albany-Plain Local School District and New Albany’s population?
Intel’s fabs, and the ancillary jobs that will support them, will be built in the Johnstown-Monroe Local School District and that district will receive revenues as a result of Intel’s investment. We do not anticipate any broad population growth in New Albany or within the New Albany-Plain Local School District as a result of this project. Because Intel will likely attract workers from within a 40-mile radius, any growth will be spread throughout central Ohio. Still, Ohio’s entire primary, secondary and higher educational system will benefit from this Intel project and the STEM educational opportunities it will present for Ohio’s youth in the coming decades. In fact, Intel pledged $100 million toward partnerships with educational institutions to build a pipeline of talent and bolster research programs in the region.
Every community right now has the opportunity to grow their economy in the form that they want as a result of this project. We’ll be part of a regional partnership to study housing, transportation, education and other elements related to the project. These are issues that the region will tackle together. Between the Engage New Albany Strategic Plan, our experience already at the business park, and the groundwork laid for this project already, this facility will fit well within the parameters of the New Albany International Business Park and our community.
Will New Albany issue bonds for infrastructure improvements?
As part of the state incentive package, it is committing to funding infrastructure improvements. New Albany has no plans to issue bonds at this time.
What’s next for the New Albany International Business Park?
This project likely represents the last major addition of land to the park through annexation. New Albany started looking at this area and planning for what might be the right type of project before being reached out to by Intel. Very rarely does a project come together the way this project has, but our master plan and excellent work in the rest of the business park made this project possible.
How can I share my questions and concerns with Intel?
Intel has a long history of corporate responsibility at its current U.S. manufacturing sites and is committed to building strong relationships with the community in Licking County and beyond. Intel has shared with us that they will have a designated neighbor relations contact to help address any questions or concerns once construction begins. For more information on Intel’s plans in Ohio and its commitment to the community, visit the Intel Ohio web page.
What sort of employee is Intel looking for?
Intel will be looking for employees for thousands of jobs. They are committed to partnering with schools and universities to ensure the workforce they need. It is early, but you can explore careers at Intel on their Intel in Ohio page: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/corporate-responsibility/intel-in-ohio.html
How can I stay updated?
We will be updating this page frequently as new information becomes available. We also post frequent updates on the City of New Albany social media accounts and in our weekly Connects email. You can subscribe to that email by heading to newalbanyohio.org/subscribe.
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