Project Overview
The Central Utility Plant services the existing hospital power and utility needs, along with future expansions. The facility includes a new power plant, loading dock, energy- and water-efficient laundry, and a network of utility tunnels. It includes the entire campus utility infrastructure, but houses other uses such as laundry, administration, and operations space. The freestanding plant also includes two new high-capacity emergency generators capable of providing back-up emergency power to the hospital for up to two weeks.
The structural steel building is three floors, with one level below grade and two levels above. Like many hospitals in California, the Central Plant building structure meets seismic standards for an Essential Facility designation.
The central plant facility is serviced with a 12KV power source from the nearby street to the central plant area. This power source is a 1200 amp switchgear and is housed in an enclosure on the exterior of the central plant building.
This project was delivered by Swinerton Builders, prior to the establishment of Swinerton Energy.
Key Features & Technology
- Phased construction
- Medical campus utility infrastructure
- BIM utilized and 3D coordinated drawings from key subcontractors
