TBWG Toronto, Ontario November 18, 2008 GSA Project Update
Projects in Construction Calais, Maine Jackman, Maine Champlain, New York Massena, New York Warroad, Minnesota Portal, North Dakota Blaine (Peace Arch), Washington
Jackman, Maine Progress is at 53% Project is ahead of the scheduled July 2010 completion Close coordination with MTQ concerning highway alignment Close coordination with Hydro Quebec concerning three phase power
Calais, Maine Progress is at 60% Estimated completion is November 2009 Additional funding in 2009 required to maintain scheduled completion date Discovery of significant ledge at time of construction start
Champlain, New York Cargo Facility Completed in 2007 Administration building completed in 2008 Overall Project completion December 2008 Project delivered on time and within budget
Massena, NY Progress is at 57% Estimated completion is October 2009 Project is within budget Project included reconstruction of a traffic circle Close coordination with NYSDOT
Warroad, Minnesota Progress is at 10% Estimated completion is January 2010 Significant wetlands in the vicinity Port facilities will be located about a mile south of boundary
Portal, North Dakota Progress is at 19% Estimated completion is September 2011 Remaining funding will be available in 2009 Construction of ancillary facilities will occur in 2009
Peace Arch, WA Progress is at 10% Estimated completion is August 2010 Additional funding required in 2009 to maintain schedule Crossing will be operational for 2010 Olympics
Out-Year Construction 1. Derby Line, Vermont (2009) 2. Alexandria Bay, New York (2010) 3 Madawaska, Maine (2011) All three of these projects are currently in design….
Derby Line, VT Design award is pending Site adaptation will be utilized to expedite project Construction start planned for 2009 Completion 2011
Alexandria Bay, New York Design is underway Conceptual stage is complete Significant site/civil work Construction start is planned for 2010 Completion 2012
Madawaska, Maine Design is underway Concepts under development Inspection facilities will be remote from the bridge landing Construction start is planned for 2011 Completion 2013
Other LPOE Projects Lewiston, NY (NFBC) Peace Bridge – Buffalo, NY (PBA) New International Crossing – Detroit (MDOT) Blue Water Bridge – Port Huron, MI (MDOT)
Questions? Thank You GSA Land Port of Entry Division Office of Construction Programs 18th & F Street NW Washington, DC 20405