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: December 2025
Wilshire Chiller Plant - Project Site
Construction Progress Pictures
Upcoming Milestones
- SCE Permanent Power
- Commissioning
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
Q4 2025 Project Update
Wilshire Chiller Plant Relocation
October
The steel roof structure for the theater storage was completed. Roofing installation in the compressor and mechanical rooms began in September and was completed by the third week, followed by sheet metal flashing installation. Framing and sheathing of the exterior, including the furred-out wall (or, a wall with additional metal paneling to hold electrical wiring), were underway and progressed through September. Installation of a weather-tight membrane and metal flashing around the CMU was completed, with precast wall caps installed by the end of the month.
Plasterwork began in October with underlayment and mesh, then the scratch and brown coats were applied and allowed to cure. After a seven-day curing period, the final color coat underwent an application in the first week of November.
Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) conduit piping installation was ongoing in September. Mechanical piping was pressure-tested, while water softening equipment continued to be installed, along with ongoing MEP pressure tests, that extended into October.
Drywall installation inside the building was completed in September, followed by the application of a moisture barrier. Doors, including corrugated metal, and entrance doors, were finished by late September. Progress was made on the installation of electrical conduits and equipment.
In Increment 2, work on gas utilities began in early October in the compressor room and kiln areas, and backfilling and compaction were completed by mid-October. Exterior rough-in for electrical work began in November. Simultaneously, the canopies were delivered and began installation. Excavation for the adjacent compressor room area accessibility ramp commenced in the same time frame.
Trenching associated with the Southern California Edison (SCE) power reroute plan, conduit installation, and backfilling were finalized in September. This was followed by concrete pours within the trenches and an appropriate curing period. Additionally, excavation and placement of the SCE vault were completed, with energization of the vault and equipment anticipated in October upon establishment of permanent power. Concrete work continued in the SCE yard with block-out pours extending into October. SCE inspections were completed with minimal corrections. Progress also advanced on low-voltage electrical installations, wire pulling for equipment, and ADA-compliant ramp excavation during this period.