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by sprynr 1042 days ago
> State leaders had helped persuade the companies to open the facilities by offering big tax breaks and water and other infrastructure grants. > Intel soon announced a $20 billion expansion in Chandler, with two additional factories that would bring 3,000 new jobs to the state. Chandler also approved $30 million in water and road improvements for the new plants.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/22/technology/arizona-chips-...

Basically just told them "Don't worry about it, we'll foot the bill for any infrastructure needed to get you your water"