U.S. General Services Administration
Trout River Land Port of Entry
The Trout River LPOE was constructed in 1931 in response to prohibition era enforcement activities and the growing prominence of the automobile. It is a historic and visual landmark that helps define the Hamlet of Trout River, New York. This facility has a unique relationship to the Canadian Border Services inspection station, as it is also a protected historic cultural resource. Project objectives include preservation of the existing historic structure while modernizing it to better support contemporary CBP operations, and constructing an addition to house an expanded CBP program that can no longer be supported by the existing structure alone. Vehicle inspection facilities will be improved to address current operational and CBP officer safety deficiencies.
LPOE details
Address: 17013 NY-30, Constable, NY 12926
Year constructed: 1931
Port size: 57,000 sq ft
Budget: $15–$20 million
Primary tenants:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Average yearly border crossings:
146,000 personal vehicles
2,000 commercial vehicles
50,000 pedestrians
Current status
The first global community engagement, and concept design phase peer review under the GSA Design Excellence program, have been completed. Reconciling updated vehicle inspection operations with reuse of the historic structure, and site boundaries that are tightly bordered by two roads and a regulated wetland, is the main effort through February while the concept design is being prepared for a second peer review.
Project news
Aug. 19, 2022
GSA Completes Six Sustainable Paving Projects at Land Ports of Entry in New York State Through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Project timeline
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Enhanced feasibility study
Environmental and site needs
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Design award
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Construction award date
Substantial completion
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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
We received $3.4 million to invest in our nation’s infrastructure and competitiveness. The law provides funding for LPOE modernization projects that will create new good-paying jobs, bolster safety and security, and make our economy more resilient to supply chain challenges — all while serving as models for sustainability and innovation.
Visit the New York LPOE page for an overview of BIL projects there, as well as priorities, benefits and further information.
Sustainability opportunities
The most sustainable approach to this project is also one that aligns well with community and historic preservation considerations. Instead of demolishing the existing historic building and transporting the resulting significant debris to landfill disposal, GSA is committed to reusing the existing structure to the fullest extent possible. By diverting this potentially massive amount of waste from landfill, the existing embodied carbon is retained in continued service. The modernization and expansion will result in a high-performing, energy efficient LPOE with the objective of capitalizing on net-zero energy technologies, including geothermal heating and cooling, and photovoltaic.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The project will provide an equitable solution for all employees and visitors who work or interact with the LPOE. The user experience (in the LPOE facility) will treat all groups with equality, dignity and respect. The facility will provide universal accessibility so that all people, including people with disabilities, can fully and independently use the entire LPOE. The design will connect with the community and local environment.