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=$13,645,248

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: May 2025

 

Wilshire Chiller Plant - Project Site

wilshire site

Construction Progress Pictures

Upcoming Milestones:

  • Demolition Activities
  • Site Utilities
  • Relocation of Electrical Lighting Control Panel

Impacts and Closure:

  • 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

Impact and Closure:

  • 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

Q3 2024 Project Update

Wilshire Chiller Plant Relocation

PPC provided the estimated cost and schedule impact for the relocation of the unforeseen conditions that were previously identified during digging activities earlier in the year. The Construction Management and Design Teams are reviewing the scope of work to ensure there is no overlap in the scope of work and responsibilities. Project estimator, O’Connor Construction Management Inc., (OCMI), finished its review of the cost estimates received from PPC and their subcontractors; OCMI provided the Campus Project Team with report summarizing a comparison to the expected cost for projects in the surrounding areas in mid-October. Negotiations have started with general contractor, PPC, and subcontractor, VectorUSA, to reconcile the pricing. This process is anticipated to be completed by the end of October. The fence line was expanded to allow for trenching activities as part of the relocation plan.

Utility excavation work for the sewer line was conducted in late September in preparation for the upcoming connection between the project site and Lemon Street. The final connection is pending the completion of two events, including coordination efforts for the removal of a canopy that located within the line of the remaining excavation work, and securing permitting approval from the City of Fullerton. On the latter portion, responses to backcheck comments and revised drawings have been submitted to the City for final review and approval. Final permitting approval is anticipated to be received by the end of October.