Project Overview

This project addresses the demand for enrollment in the Performing Arts programs by constructing a new complex that will combine music, drama, theater arts, and communication programs into a single facility. The new building will replace outdated facilities with electrical deficiencies and outmoded configurations. The new structure will take advantage of the potential use of commonly required spaces to improve overall utilization and flexible spaces that help programs in meeting higher demands anticipated in the near future.

 

Status: Pre-Construction

Project Costs: Measure J=$92,005,166; Local=$163,859; Capital Outlay=$43,787,000

Architect of Record: Perkins Eastman  Architects DPC

Project Manager: John Erickson

General Contractor: SJ Amoroso

Construction Manager: Kitchell/CEM

Program Management: MAAS Companies

Construction Start: May 2025

Anticipated Construction Completion: Summer 2028

 

 

Future Site For New Performing Arts Complex

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Rendering Pictures

Upcoming Milestones

  • Notice to Proceed with Construction
  • Project Site Fencing
  • Arts Sculpture Storage
  • Contractor Mobilization

Impacts and Closures

  • Working is scheduled Monday - Friday from 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Expect some noise, dust, and loss of use parking lot during construction

Emergency Contact:

  • Mike McNally: 714-433-2326

Q2 2025 Project Update

New Performing Arts Complex

April - May

A Notice to Proceed with Construction was issued by the District on May 12. The Campus Project Team is working with general contractors, SJ Amoroso Co., LLC and Plumbing Piping & Construction, Inc. of the Wilshire Chiller Plant Relocation project to coordinate the start of construction.

Crews began conducting mobilization activities including the placement of the fencing on May 13. The sculptures began being temporarily relocated for the duration of construction activities in the final week of the month.

June 

Pre-construction meetings have taken place in early June with multiple subcontractors for electrical, plumbing, demolition, and grading.

The art sculptures originally located on the project site were carefully crated and relocated for the duration of construction activities in early June.

Crews are in the process of relocating telecommunications and electrical lines in the first week of June. The work is anticipated to conclude in the second week of the month.

Hardscape and site demolition began in the second week of the month. Grading activities will then start by the end of June.