Note: The City of West Lafayette is still working to build out the Sk hynix Project Tracker.  In the meantime, we will post updates here.

Posted 6/18/2025

SK hynix Project Neuron Site Activities 

What’s Happening

As part of its comprehensive environmental process, SK hynix will be conducting two surveys at our new site over the next few weeks. These activities are required by federal, state, and local regulations to ensure we protect both historical and environmental resources.

Historical and Archaeological Survey

Why we’re doing this: We need to check for any historical artifacts or archaeological sites before construction begins, following Indiana state guidelines for historic preservation.

What you might see:

Field Preparation

• The field will be tilled to make the ground surface easier to examine. This work may begin this week, weather permitting.

Site Investigation

• Survey teams will walk across the property in a grid pattern to look for any artifacts on the surface
• If any artifacts are found, additional testing may be needed

Environmental and Wildlife Survey

At the same time, we’ll also be:

• Conducting desktop research on local wildlife and plant species
• Checking for any threatened or endangered species in the area
• Assessing any wetlands and natural habitats present to ensure they’re protected

What This Means for You

These surveys are standard environmental protection measures that help SK hynix build responsibly while preserving West Lafayette’s history and natural resources. These activities will be contained to the site and should have minimal to no impact on the community.

Posted 5/23/2025

Community interest in the SK hynix development is high, and the City of West Lafayette remains committed to ensuring residents have clear, accessible pathways to information and engagement throughout the life of this project.

In the coming month, this site will be updated to feature a centralized, detailed tracking system encompassing both City-led infrastructure initiatives and SK hynix-specific development activity. This resource will include:

• City infrastructure projects accelerated due to anticipated population and economic growth. These projects were already identified in long-term planning but are now being expedited to meet the scale and timing of development associated with SK hynix.
• Public meeting schedules and opportunities for public input.
• SK hynix construction and regulatory milestones, including major planning benchmarks, permit applications and approvals, and other formal reviews.

Our goal is to provide a clear, step-by-step view of the SK hynix process—what needs to happen, when it will occur, and how residents can engage at each stage.

WLMoves.com will be updated regularly as new information becomes available. We appreciate your patience as we build a transparent and reliable tool to help the public stay informed with clarity and confidence.