Alburg Springs Land Port of Entry, Vermont

The project will fully renovate the interior of the historic building to help meet the mission of the Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This will include, but is not limited to, full interior renovation, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing utilities. Exterior upgrades to include minor site work, inspection booth, gates, and lane work. The shortcut link to this page is: gsa.gov/alburgsprings

Red brick two-level building with open gable roof, with large white-columned canopy extending out from the front door over one paved lane, with grassy areas and a two-vehicle detached garage to the left

LPOE details

Fact sheet: Alburg Springs LPOE fact sheet [PDF - 140 KB]

Address: 300 Alburg Springs Rd, Alburgh, VT 05440

Year constructed: 1937

Port size: 1 acre

Estimated Budget: $10–$20 million

Primary tenants:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Current status

A design statement of work is being developed for the renovations and alterations to the existing historic main port building.

Environmental review

The acquisition process to bring on a contractor to perform the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process is underway with an anticipated award in March 2023.

Project timeline

Planning Design Construction

NEPA award
March 2023

Design award
July 2023

Construction start
February 2025

Substantial completion
May 2027

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

We received $3.4 billion 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.

Sustainability opportunities

We will increase energy and water efficiency (including renewable energy and fossil fuel free measures), adhere to sustainable design principles, and minimize climate risk liabilities above the minimum performance criteria in a manner that is life cycle cost-effective.

  • Net-zero ready
  • 80% fossil fuel-energy generated reduction
  • Green Proving Ground technology
  • LEED Gold/SITES Silver
  • Whole-building embodied carbon reduction

Community impact

This project will improve conditions for economic, cultural and familial connections. The people who live along the border depend on this deep, cross-border community engagement, often crossing through the ports daily for jobs, mutual aid, and everyday life.

Last Reviewed: 2023-05-02