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
- Financial Close-Out
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
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.
April
General contractor, PPC, is completing final miscellaneous items around the site prior to achieving project completion. A Board Agenda Item for a deductive change order and Notice of Completion is expected to be presented to the Board in early June. The Notice of Completion will then be filed with the Orange County Registrar. Within 30 days of its filling, the final retention will be released triggering the project's conclusion.