SCH Number 2005032038

Project Info

Title

Capitol West Side Projects; Central Plant Renovation and West End Office Complex

Description

The proposed project consists of the renovation of the Central Heating and Cooling Plant consistent with Alternative 2a as described in the Evaluation of Central Plan Alternative 2b, an addendum to the Capitol West Side Projects (Central Plant Renovation and West End Office Complex) EIR. The project generally includes, but is not limited to, construction of a new Central Plant; building and demolition of the existing Central Plant building; conversion of the open-loop condenser-water system to a cooling-tower system; cessation of the discharge of heated condenser effluent to the Sacramento River; installation of 20,000 tons of cooling tower operational capacity and an approximately six million gallon thermal storage tank; installation of new and/or modified chillers, boilers, electrical infrastructure, controls, water supply, and related mechanical equipment; enhancement of the security system; and modifications to the existing Central Plant site, including change of vehicle access points from P and Q Streets to Seventh Street. The project also involves the installation and/or modification of various off-site infrastructure appurtenances that convey steam, chilled water, electrical service, etc., to facilities on the Plant's distribution network. The Central Plant will continue to be operated by the California Department of General Services, Real Estate Services Division.

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