Federal officials have selected Greenbelt, MD as the location for its new FBI national headquarters, according to a statement from GSA Administrator Robin Carnahan today.

The decision comes after a decade of discussions over where the new headquarters would be constructed in the Washington region.

“GSA determined Greenbelt to be the best site because it was the lowest cost to taxpayers, provided the greatest transportation access to FBI employees and visitors, and gave the government the most certainty on project delivery schedule. It also provided the highest potential to advance sustainability and equity,” according to a statement from a General Services Administration spokesperson.

“GSA looks forward to building the FBI a state-of-the-art headquarters campus in Greenbelt to advance their critical mission for years to come,” GSA Administrator Robin Carnahan said. “Thank you to everyone at GSA, DOJ, FBI, Congress, and others who helped reach this important milestone after a comprehensive, multi-year effort.”

A number of factors where considered when making the decision on the FBI headquarters, including costa access to transportation and proximity to other law enforcement buildings.

The multi-billion dollar project will be built on an 61-acre plot outside the Greenbelt Metro station. A developer has not yet been selected.