Construction begins at the Old Administration Building
Renovation of the OAB is a significant feature of Measure E with nearly 20 percent of the bond monies committed to this historical treasure.
The renovation of the 100,000-square-foot historic Old Administration Building (OAB) at Fresno City College is now underway. Renovation of the OAB is a significant feature of Measure E, with nearly 20 percent of the bond monies committed to this historical treasure. Selective demolition and hazardous materials removal was completed in the spring of 2008. Construction is now in progress on the building renovations, including: seismic retrofit; structural, mechanical and electrical upgrades; fire/life safety; and access code compliance. This includes new roofing, wiring, windows, and a heating/cooling system with new central plant.
As part of the Environmental Impact Report, the District made changes to the original plans in order to reduce noise levels for neighbors of Fresno City College and the OAB. The large campus trash compactor has been moved away from the OAB, closer to the interior of the campus. A smaller trash compactor will be installed near the OAB and a block wall has been built to shield it from view. These changes will greatly reduce noise to the surrounding neighborhood. In addition, the central plant that houses the heating and cooling system for the OAB will be built behind the cafeteria, further removed from the surrounding neighborhood to lessen the noise levels for neighbors.
The next phase of the project will be the interior improvements to the entire west and south wings of the building. By fall 2010, the structural upgrades and the interior improvements will be complete, opening the doors to classrooms, administrative offices, faculty and campus organization offices, music/choral rooms, library, staff workrooms, and restrooms in the west and south wings.
For the final stage of renovation, SCCCD needs an additional seven million dollars to complete the north and east wings for classrooms, offices, music, and dance studios. The District has applied to the state for seven million in future bonds.
Help Renew the Legacy
Currently, a four million dollar capital campaign is underway to secure funding for the final renovation and finishing touches of the auditorium. Help return the OAB auditorium to its original beauty so it can once again be a center of community involvement and pride. Learn more at www.oabalegacyrenewed.com.
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