Multi million-dollar micro-reactor assembly plant to bring hundreds of jobs to Gadsden

A newly announced, multi-million-dollar micro-reactor assembly plant is set to bring more than 200 jobs to Gadsden.In a Wednesday press release, Gov. Ivey announced a deal with Seattle-based company Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation to bring a $232 million facility to the state.The 578,000-square-foot factory would be the first in the country to produce micro-reactors on a commercial scale and would create 250 new jobs in the city of Gadsden.Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WVTM 13 "Alabama is home to an impressive array of highly innovative companies, so our state is an ideal place for Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp.’s new advanced microreactor assembly plant,” said Gov. Kay Ivey. “This unique facility will benefit the Gadsden community through a significant investment and the creation of good jobs, while also reinforcing Alabama’s reputation for cutting-edge manufacturing operations.”According to USNC, Gadsden was selected over hundreds of other potential sites in a year-long search spanning more than a dozen states due to the city's skilled workforce and infrastructure.Follow us on social: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube"This is a game-changer for Gadsden," said Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford. "Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp.'s selection of Gadsden proves what I've known all my life about the unmatched grit and capability of our workforce.”Construction on the plant is set to begin in 2024, with the facility open and operating in 2027.