April 30, 2025

GSA to Host Public Meeting for Land Port of Entry Projects in Douglas

Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for Castro port modernization and new commercial port projects will be discussed

DOUGLAS, Ariz. — The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) will host a public meeting for the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for two Land Port of Entry projects planned in Douglas, Arizona.

The public is invited to attend the meeting on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. local time at the Douglas Visitor Center, located at 345 16th Street, Douglas, AZ 85607. The meeting will be conducted in an informal open house format, where project information will be displayed and distributed.

The open house format will encourage discussion and information sharing through opportunities for the public to speak one-on-one with GSA representatives. No formal presentation will be provided. The purpose of the SEIS is to analyze the potential impacts of additional stormwater management infrastructure, including a proposed flood channel realignment and stormwater retention basin project near the port.

Built in 1933 and upgraded in 1993, the current Castro land port is unable to meet pedestrian and vehicle crossing traffic volumes. The planned project would replace the current, outdated buildings with new, expanded facilities which will enhance the federal inspection agencies’ ability to accomplish their missions and help reduce crossing wait times. Furthermore, commercial vehicle inspections would be relocated to a new facility to be built 4.5 miles west of the Castro land port and away from Douglas’ downtown area.

What: Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement Public Meeting

When:  Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. local time

Where: Douglas Visitor Center, 345 16th Street, Douglas, AZ 85607

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