Jobs and Economic Benefits
“Our trucking company depends on this quarry to stay in business. If the quarry closes, up to 100 of our employees could be out of work – and we are not the only business that depends on Cemex.”
Dawn Lightfoot
Material Movers
Newly Released Economic Analysis:
The CEMEX Rockfield Modification Project Protects and Creates Jobs, and Supports the Local Economy
The Rockfield Quarry’s labor force includes multigenerational employees and union workers from Operating Engineers Local 3, Teamsters Local 431, and Laborers – LiUNA Local 294, and hundreds of small businesses and contractors that support the quarry’s operations.
An economic analysis released by Valley Economic Associates, Inc. in March of 2026 found that approving the CEMEX Rockfield Modification Project safeguards family incomes, triples the number of existing direct and indirect jobs, and generates millions of dollars in labor income and tax revenue annually for local and state public services.
If the Project is Approved
Construction Phase
- During the first 5 years from project approval, Cemex will invest over $50 million to modernize plant equipment and the ready-mix batch plant.
- Other investments will ensure environmental excellence through habitat and wildlife restoration and preservation, and technology that reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
- Construction costs could peak at around $35 million, supporting nearly 600 direct and indirect jobs in Fresno County, generating over $37 million annually in labor income alone.
Post-Construction Phase
- When construction of the new plant and equipment is complete and the facility is operating at full capacity, the facility will support an estimated 750 direct and indirect jobs.
- The estimated annual tax revenue would nearly double Fresno County’s existing tax revenue, generating over $762,000 for Fresno County and $7.4 million annually for the State of California.
If the Project is Rejected
- More than 100 direct jobs and more than 130 indirect jobs will be lost, along with over $25 million in labor income and over $92 million annually in additional business sales (output). Current operations support 357 direct and indirect jobs.
- Public services will lose tax revenue. Fresno County stands to lose over $392,000 and State of California $3.2 million in annual estimated (direct/indirect) tax revenue.