Studying the new Douglas Port of Entry feasibility


Published/Last Modified on Thursday, July 31, 2008 3:08 PM MDT


Douglas  Mayor, Dr. Michael Gomez met with Jonathan Ballard, GSA Senior Asset Manager, regarding the final Feasibility Study for the new Douglas Commercial Port of Entry. Other Douglas City employees present were City Manager, Curtis A. Shook and Economic Development, Victor Gonzalez. Also attending the briefing were Port Authority members Ken Johnson and Troy Johnson of Cochise County. This briefing discussed facility needs, planning and infrastructure for the new commercial port.  Mr. Ballard informed the group that Phase 2 of the Feasibility Study will begin in August. Phase 2 addresses community concerns as well as environmental assessments. This briefing will be held by GSA, the Douglas Community Representatives and other Community stakeholders. GSA has stated that these meetings will be held as often as the community wishes. Also attending the meeting were Homeland Security, ADOT and Port Design officials.




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