September 16, 2025

GSA's Calais Ferry Point Land Port Project Advances: Environmental Review Complete, Construction to Begin in 2026

BOSTON —Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced that a major milestone has been reached for the Calais Ferry Point, Maine Land Port of Entry (LPOE) expansion and modernization project. With the release of the Final Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI), this critical project milestone clears the way for construction to begin in 2026. This project aligns to President Trump’s priority of enhancing border security.

Calais Ferry Point is the busiest non-commercial port in Maine. The project will increase the inspection and operational capabilities, as well as modernize the LPOE with U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s updated program of requirements and security measures.

“The Calais Ferry Point LPOE is more than just a secure gateway to our country,” said Public Buildings Service Regional Commissioner Glenn C. Rotondo. “It is intrinsic to the security of our northern border and the entire New England region. We are excited for the opportunity to begin the process to improve this facility, and the economic prospects this project will bring to the region.”

GSA has considered public feedback received during the Draft EA public comment period from May 22 to June 23, 2025. As described in the FONSI, GSA selected the Proposed Action Alternative 1 in the Final EA as the alternative for implementation because it best meets the purpose of, and need for, the project without causing significant impacts on the resources analyzed in the Final EA.

The Final EA and FONSI can be accessed from GSA’s project website under the ‘Environmental Review’ section at: www.gsa.gov/calaisferrypoint.

For more information, please email GSA at calaisferrypoint.lpoe@gsa.gov.

About GSA: GSA provides centralized procurement and shared services for the federal government. GSA manages a nationwide real estate portfolio of over 360 million rentable square feet, oversees more than $110 billion in products and services via federal contracts, and delivers technology services that serve millions of people across dozens of federal agencies. GSA’s mission is to deliver the best customer experience and value in real estate, acquisition, and technology services to the government and the American people. For more information, visit GSA.gov and follow us at @USGSA.