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
Construction Progress Pictures
Upcoming Milestones
- Retention Release
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
June
On March 2, the project achieved substantial completion after addressing most punch-list items by March 9, except for the uninterrupted power supply (UPS). General contractor, PPC, later addressed the installation of the UPS to ensure the continued functionality of the chiller plant in the event of any future power outages to avoid a disruption in campus heating and cooling.
Vendor, JCI Controls, Inc., completed minor programming updates to improve functionality of the chiller plant as requested by the campus.
A Board Agenda Item for a Notice of Completion and Deductive Change Order was presented to the Board of Trustees on June 23; once approved, the construction management team will file the approved document with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder to trigger the 30-day period in which the final payment will be released to the general contractor. The completed plant is now functional and providing cooling to the surrounding buildings located south of Chapman Avenue.