Construction on the eight wall prototypes began today (Tuesday, September 26) in San Diego with four of the prototypes made of concrete, while the other four will be constructed of alternate or “other materials”.
“We are committed to securing our border and that includes constructing border walls, said Ronald Vitiello, acting deputy commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
“Our multi-pronged strategy to ensure the safety and security of the American people includes barriers, infrastructure, technology and people.”
(Border Patrol Hold Press Conference on the beginning of Construction of the Trump Border Wall Prototype in San Diego California. Courtesy of Golden State Times and YouTube)
“Moving forward with the prototypes enables us to continue to incorporate all the tools necessary to secure our border,” continued Vitiello.
All eight prototypes will be between 18-30 feet high and designed to deter illegal crossings in the area in which they are constructed and will inform future design standards which will likely continue to evolve to meet the U.S. Border Patrol’s requirements.
(Learn More. Courtesy of Fox News, Rshill7 and YouTube)
Completion of the wall prototype construction is expected within approximately 30 days of the Notice to Proceed.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation’s borders at and between the official ports of entry.
CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.
