Georgia-Pacific Camas Mill Revitalization Project

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Georgia-Pacific’s Camas Mill has a 130+ year legacy of supporting the city’s growth. As a key regional economic driver and a vital asset to Georgia-Pacific, its employees supply paper products across the West Coast.

Georgia-Pacific is starting a multi-year revitalization project at the Camas Mill to remove buildings and equipment no longer needed for papermaking, and to upgrade its equipment and infrastructure. This means some buildings you recognize will be removed, and there may be impacts during the construction process. The mill is committed to clear communications throughout this process to ensure the Camas community, mill neighbors and employees know what to expect.

Timeline

  • 2025-2027: Removal of the kraft mill and recovery boiler beginning in October 2025
  • 2027 and beyond: Continued evaluation to consolidate operations and reduce the footprint of unused buildings and upgrades to equipment and infrastructure for long term operations

FAQ

  • When will construction begin? How long will it take?

Georgia-Pacific expects work to begin in late 2025. This initial phase will take about two years to complete (through 2027). The entire revitalization project is ongoing and will take several years to complete. The mill will continue papermaking operations as usual throughout construction.

As construction plans are finalized, Georgia-Pacific will share more specific dates and details to keep the community informed.

  • Why is Georgia-Pacific removing buildings?

It is part of Georgia-Pacific's stewardship commitment to remove older buildings that are no longer in use for papermaking. As technology advances, the mill can do more with a smaller physical footprint.

Georgia-Pacific’s investments in the Camas Revitalization Project reflect the company’s commitment for continued operations in Camas. The mill continues to employ about 150 people locally. The mill is not closing down, and we intend to continue operating it and employing people locally far into the future.

  • What buildings are being removed?

The initial work phase will remove several unused buildings, including the recovery boiler and bleaching & pulping buildings located along 6th Street. Georgia-Pacific will continue to operate on the majority of its property, including in the buildings along NE Adams, and in the facilities south of the BNSF railway.

Future work will include removal of the dock, riverside warehouse, the kraft mill and several buildings currently in operation along NE Adams. However, additional planning and transitioning of mill operations and utilities to other areas of the property is required before that work can be completed. In the meantime, these buildings continue to be used for papermaking as usual. There is not currently a timeline for these phases to be completed, and more information will be shared as it is available.

  • What modernizations/updates is the mill making?

The Camas Mill continues to supply important customers across the Western U.S., and Georgia-Pacific has already invested in upgrades to support this work. In summer 2025, more than $1 million was invested in the No. 11 paper machine. In addition, an additional $8 million is being invested in updating plant equipment. Other planned updates will be announced as they occur.

  • What will the space where the old buildings are located be used for?

The buildings being removed are unused and will be leveled to grade. During the removal of the recovery boiler, city permits require the mill to add a new fence along 6th Avenue during the construction.

  • Will Georgia-Pacific be selling parts of the property once construction is complete?

Georgia-Pacific has no plans to sell or lease any portion of the mill property.

  • Is this work related to the Agreed Order?

This project is not a part of the Agreed Order with the Department of Ecology, which is a separate effort. Georgia-Pacific had announced prior to the Agreed Order that it would be removing these buildings.

  • How will Georgia-Pacific be notifying neighbors of construction activity?

Georgia-Pacific will be sharing online updates, print flyers, and providing timely reminders about activities that require road closures or may impact the community.

  • How will you mitigate noise/light/dust/glare?

Georgia-Pacific is committed to reducing community impact throughout the revitalization project and is closely following the city’s permitting process. The city’s working hours for construction are Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

  • Why will the project take multiple years?

Removing and updating industrial manufacturing buildings takes careful planning and a meticulously phased process to reduce impacts on the community and meet city permitting requirements.

  • Will this project impact stormwater runoff?

All stormwater on the property is already contained and processed in the mill’s treatment system. This project will not change stormwater runoff.

  • Will this project leave behind any chemicals or create a chemical spill risk?

No. There are tanks slated for demolition that were used to store papermaking chemicals in past years. These tanks were emptied years ago and are currently empty and open.

  • If there will be an implosion or demolition with heavy equipment, can we watch?

Georgia-Pacific is currently reviewing contractor plans for the project, and the specific method of removal has not yet been identified. We recognize that there may be a desire to watch and are exploring options that will keep everyone safe. More information will be shared in the months ahead.

Georgia-Pacific’s Camas Mill has a 130+ year legacy of supporting the city’s growth. As a key regional economic driver and a vital asset to Georgia-Pacific, its employees supply paper products across the West Coast.

Georgia-Pacific is starting a multi-year revitalization project at the Camas Mill to remove buildings and equipment no longer needed for papermaking, and to upgrade its equipment and infrastructure. This means some buildings you recognize will be removed, and there may be impacts during the construction process. The mill is committed to clear communications throughout this process to ensure the Camas community, mill neighbors and employees know what to expect.

Timeline

  • 2025-2027: Removal of the kraft mill and recovery boiler beginning in October 2025
  • 2027 and beyond: Continued evaluation to consolidate operations and reduce the footprint of unused buildings and upgrades to equipment and infrastructure for long term operations

FAQ

  • When will construction begin? How long will it take?

Georgia-Pacific expects work to begin in late 2025. This initial phase will take about two years to complete (through 2027). The entire revitalization project is ongoing and will take several years to complete. The mill will continue papermaking operations as usual throughout construction.

As construction plans are finalized, Georgia-Pacific will share more specific dates and details to keep the community informed.

  • Why is Georgia-Pacific removing buildings?

It is part of Georgia-Pacific's stewardship commitment to remove older buildings that are no longer in use for papermaking. As technology advances, the mill can do more with a smaller physical footprint.

Georgia-Pacific’s investments in the Camas Revitalization Project reflect the company’s commitment for continued operations in Camas. The mill continues to employ about 150 people locally. The mill is not closing down, and we intend to continue operating it and employing people locally far into the future.

  • What buildings are being removed?

The initial work phase will remove several unused buildings, including the recovery boiler and bleaching & pulping buildings located along 6th Street. Georgia-Pacific will continue to operate on the majority of its property, including in the buildings along NE Adams, and in the facilities south of the BNSF railway.

Future work will include removal of the dock, riverside warehouse, the kraft mill and several buildings currently in operation along NE Adams. However, additional planning and transitioning of mill operations and utilities to other areas of the property is required before that work can be completed. In the meantime, these buildings continue to be used for papermaking as usual. There is not currently a timeline for these phases to be completed, and more information will be shared as it is available.

  • What modernizations/updates is the mill making?

The Camas Mill continues to supply important customers across the Western U.S., and Georgia-Pacific has already invested in upgrades to support this work. In summer 2025, more than $1 million was invested in the No. 11 paper machine. In addition, an additional $8 million is being invested in updating plant equipment. Other planned updates will be announced as they occur.

  • What will the space where the old buildings are located be used for?

The buildings being removed are unused and will be leveled to grade. During the removal of the recovery boiler, city permits require the mill to add a new fence along 6th Avenue during the construction.

  • Will Georgia-Pacific be selling parts of the property once construction is complete?

Georgia-Pacific has no plans to sell or lease any portion of the mill property.

  • Is this work related to the Agreed Order?

This project is not a part of the Agreed Order with the Department of Ecology, which is a separate effort. Georgia-Pacific had announced prior to the Agreed Order that it would be removing these buildings.

  • How will Georgia-Pacific be notifying neighbors of construction activity?

Georgia-Pacific will be sharing online updates, print flyers, and providing timely reminders about activities that require road closures or may impact the community.

  • How will you mitigate noise/light/dust/glare?

Georgia-Pacific is committed to reducing community impact throughout the revitalization project and is closely following the city’s permitting process. The city’s working hours for construction are Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

  • Why will the project take multiple years?

Removing and updating industrial manufacturing buildings takes careful planning and a meticulously phased process to reduce impacts on the community and meet city permitting requirements.

  • Will this project impact stormwater runoff?

All stormwater on the property is already contained and processed in the mill’s treatment system. This project will not change stormwater runoff.

  • Will this project leave behind any chemicals or create a chemical spill risk?

No. There are tanks slated for demolition that were used to store papermaking chemicals in past years. These tanks were emptied years ago and are currently empty and open.

  • If there will be an implosion or demolition with heavy equipment, can we watch?

Georgia-Pacific is currently reviewing contractor plans for the project, and the specific method of removal has not yet been identified. We recognize that there may be a desire to watch and are exploring options that will keep everyone safe. More information will be shared in the months ahead.

Page published: 24 Oct 2025, 01:55 PM