In a press release Wednesday, Ogden City announced an expansion of Williams International’s Ogden manufacturing plant, thanks in large part to tax increment financing support passed by the Ogden City Redevelopment Agency during its meeting Tuesday.

“The Ogden City RDA Board approved up to $22 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) support as a post-performance incentive for Williams’ expansion, with a commitment to invest an additional $5.5 million in a new waterline at Ogden-Hinckley Airport,” the release said. “Up to $17 million of the TIF incentive will fund future investment in electrical infrastructure, which will support Williams’ expansion but also increase the capacity available to other businesses in the area. The TIF incentive is funded by a portion of the new property tax revenues that will be created by Williams’ expansion. The use of TIF for Williams’ expansion aligns with the Airport Community Reinvestment Area goals of generating new employment, growing the property tax base, providing public infrastructure, and encouraging the development of vacant land.”

Williams International has operated in Ogden since 1978, designing and developing gas turbine engines for both the commercial and defense industries. The business employs around 900 people today in a 400,000-square-foot facility just northwest of the airport.

According to the presentation given to the RDA meeting on Monday, the addition is expected to be around 100,000 square feet in size and bring in 316 additional jobs.

“Utah is a great place to do business, and we are thrilled to embark on this significant expansion in Ogden,” said Gregg Williams, chairman, president and CEO of Williams International, in Wednesday’s press release. “This investment underscores our commitment to innovation and our dedication to creating high-quality jobs in the local community. We are grateful for the continued support from the Ogden City RDA Board and look forward to many more years of collaboration and success.”

Ogden Mayor Ben Nadolski added that the addition fits in with the city’s goals.

“This expansion embodies ‘The Ogden Way’ of creating economic opportunity and building a community where all can thrive,” he said in the release. “Williams International has long been an anchor employer in Ogden, providing high-quality, family-supporting jobs for our residents while championing vital workforce development efforts. We are excited to support Williams’ continued growth in the decades to come.”

A timeline for the work to be done is not available at this time.