Dattner Architects to design new Land Port of Entry in Coburn Gore, ME
Dattner Architects has been awarded a $15.5 million contract for the renovation of the Coburn Gore Land Port of Entry. This work is part of a broader $85 million project by U.S. General Services Administration to upgrade the facility. Originally built in 1932, the construction on the new port is set to begin in the fall of 2026.
The project includes a preliminary phase to determine replacement and/or renovation of existing port facilities and site infrastructure. Based on the findings from the study, the facility will be expanded and modernized while preserving the historic main port building and port facility housing.
This new facility, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will enhance supply chain resilience, improve operational capabilities and infrastructure, stimulate economic growth, and strengthen national security.
The project will establish a fully operational Land Port of Entry (LPOE) that seamlessly aligns with the traffic flow and operations of the Canadian port at Saint-Augustin-de-Woburn, Quebec. The new port will be designed to be functional, accessible, and equitable, enabling Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to carry out its mission more effectively and improve its interactions with the public. Additionally, the facility will incorporate sustainable features to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, minimize environmental impact, and increase the federal government’s resilience to climate change.
