- Location & Construction Status:
- Situated at Ironwood Road and Pecos Road, Queen Creek.
- Construction of the LG Energy Solutions plant is well underway, with completion of the roof and 85% of the factory building’s concrete work as of December.
- Project Details:
- The plant will produce cylindrical batteries for electric vehicles.
- Phase one represents a $3.8 billion investment by LG Energy Solutions.
- Projected to employ 2,800 workers.
- Progress & Plans:
- Construction reached the halfway mark in April.
- Plans for initial sample production by mid-2026 and full commercial production by end of 2026.
- Temporary pause in development of phase two in July 2024, but other phases are proceeding.
- Support & Training:
- A new workforce training center has been established under Arizona’s Future48 Workforce Accelerator program.
- The training center is a collaboration with the Arizona Commerce Authority, Pinal County, and Central Arizona College.
- Historical Context:
- The area was designated as an employment district in 2008 and incorporated into Queen Creek after the annexation of 4,100 acres of state trust land in 2019.
- LG purchased 320 acres in 2022, with an option for an additional 320 acres.
This development is not only a significant boost to the local economy through job creation but also marks a substantial advancement in the regional electric vehicle industry. The strategic location and collaborative efforts with local and state authorities underscore the plant’s expected impact on Queen Creek and surrounding areas.