Project Overview
Considered the first phase of the New Performing Arts Complex project, the Wilshire Chiller Plant will be relocated adjacent to its original location to accommodate the future construction of the New Performing Arts Complex in its original building footprint. The facilities deliver temperature control to the buildings in its vicinity, including the Wilshire Center. The new facility will provide the same service to the current buildings in addition to the new Performing Arts Complex. The relocation of the infrastructure will be carried in coordination with the local utility, Southern California Edison (SCE).
Status: Construction
Project Costs: Measure J=$14,772,894
Architect of Record: Pfeiffer Partners Architects, Inc.
General Contractor: Plumbing, Piping, Construction, Inc.
Project Manager: Aaron Choi
Program Management: MAAS Companies
Construction Start: May 2024
Anticipated Completion: Winter 2026
Wilshire Chiller Plant - Project Site
Construction Progress Pictures
Upcoming Milestones
- Demolition Activities
- Site Utilities
- Relocation of Electrical Lighting Control Panel
Impacts and Closures
- Working is scheduled Monday - Friday From 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Expect some noise during construction
Emergency Contact
- Nick Lopez: (714) 209-2386
Q1 2025 Project Update
Wilshire Chiller Plant Relocation
The unforeseen water well repair scope of work was approved and completed by January 17. All electrical, telecom vaults and conduits were installed. The geotechnical engineer was onsite as required for the duration of earthwork activities.
The gas piping on Lemon Street and storm drain reroute were successfully completed. The existing tunnel obstructing the gas line was demolished and backfilled in February. The footing adjacent to the tunnel was removed by early February.
On Chapman Avenue, water line installation was completed and a vehicular and pedestrian access was restored prior to the return of students for the start of the semester to minimize any impacts to all users and the community.
Telecommunications started work on making a connection to the existing building in the fourth week of January. The telecom trade contractor pulled wires and tubes within the existing buildings. The fiber communications line switchover was accomplished by the end of January.
The electrical shutdown and switchover for Building 300 was completed in the first weekend of February. The remaining shutdowns are set to occur in the second weekend of February.