New Port of Andover border-crossing facility now open

CARLINGFORD, N.B. — The new border-crossing facility at Andover, N.B. has officially been opened. The new facility is designed to provide improved service to both public and commercial clients crossing the border between Perth-Andover, N.B., and Fort Fairfield, Maine.

“Our Government is committed to a safe, secure and efficient border,” said the Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of Public Safety. “This modernized facility will help facilitate the smooth flow of legitimate travel and trade, while keeping our border safe and secure for all Canadians.”

“The Port of Andover, located on Highway 190, Route 6, is an important gateway for tourism and commercial trade in our region,” added Mike Allen, Member of Parliament for Tobique- Mactaquac. “This new facility will help contribute to economic prosperity in New Brunswick.”

A study conducted on the original building, which was built in 1954, indicated that traffic volumes had increased beyond the building’s capacity.

With this new facility, the border crossing is now able to meet both current and projected operational needs. Last year, more than 341,000 private and commercial vehicles entered Canada at this port.

Minister Day also took this opportunity to unveil a plaque dedicated to two Canada Border Services Agency officers who died while performing their duties at the Port of Andover. On April 16, 1994, CBSA Officer David Moore and CBSA Superintendent Jim Finnamore were swept to their deaths by a sudden rise in waters of the Aroostook River.

“It is my honour today to dedicate this plaque to the memory of Jim Finnamore and David Moore. These individuals made the ultimate sacrifice in the course of their work. Their exceptional commitment to service to their colleagues, their community, and their country continues to inspire officers in the field today,” said Minister Day.