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: Winter 2026
Wilshire Chiller Plant - Project Site
Construction Progress Pictures
Upcoming Milestones
- Demolition Activities
- Site Utilities
- Relocation of Electrical Lighting Control Panel
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
Q1 2025 Project Update
Wilshire Chiller Plant Relocation
In March, soil removal and layout for the fire hydrant water system was completed; and the line was later pressurized. A fire hydrant water shutdown took place over the second weekend of the month to finalize the reroute tie-in. Encasements at the inside perimeter of the building began demolition in the month. Soil removal for the compressor room was conducted by mid-March.
Upon the conclusion of the latter activity, backfilling and soil compaction are scheduled after inclement weather passes in the first weeks of the month.
Work continued on the water valve and backflow devices located on Chapman Avenue; crews poured a concrete mixture known as slurry to finalize connections points to the greater infrastructure. Following a curing period, soil backfilling, site cleaning, and item removal will take place.
Upon the resolution of all the unforeseen conditions, the project will resume building foundation activities starting in mid-March when crews will begin preparations in anticipation of drilling and concrete pouring for 19 piles approximately 40 feet into the ground to stabilize the building in the event of any seismic movement. A pre-pile cast-in-drill-hole (CIDH) meeting is planned for late March to coordinate the work between all involved parties. Pile driving is expected to last three weeks starting in April; its conclusion will mark the end of foundation activities.