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: Close-Out

Project Costs: Measure J=$15,726,321

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

Completion: March 2026

 

Wilshire Chiller Plant - Project Site

wilshire site

Construction Progress Pictures

Upcoming Milestones

  • 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

Q2 2026 Project Update

Wilshire Chiller Plant Relocation

March - June

The project achieved substantial completion on March 2, 2026. Minor items were carried out within the month. This included commissioning of the cooling tower and chiller plant in the second week of March. In the same week, a site walk to assess mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installation was carried out and minor items were resolved.

The remaining site perimeter fencing was reconfigured to ensure project delineation from the New Performing Arts Complex in the first week of March. Close-out activities are continuing inclusive of trainings take place with Campus Facilities. Additionally, the Campus Project Team is in the process of collecting close-out documents, of which the manual and warranties have been received. The project is on track to achieve final completion on April 14, 2026.