Construction Informationupdated

The Moreno Valley College has begun an exciting new phase where construction is dotting our landscape, allowing us to achieve some of the visions set forth in our master plan.  What an invigorating time for all of us to be able to see long-range plans come to life right before our eyes!  Below is a breakdown of the status of construction projects at this time.

• Student Academic Services (SAS) Phase III updated
  
  The State has given approval to award construction funds and the project will break ground in May 2012, next to the Humanities building. The project is scheduled to be completed in August 2013. See a diagram of the construction fencing and laydown yard (used for construction parking and equipment).
  You can also download a floor plan of the SAS building.
• Dental Education Center
  
  The Dental Education Center opened its doors on the Moreno Valley College campus in October of 2011.  We are excited to have the program closer to home.
• Network Operations Center (NOC)
  
  This project is currently on hold as the college figures out what will happen with the Learning Gateway Building, and what we will do with funds that free up from that project.  Additionally, the utility infrastructure that will support this project was included in the Gateway project, so plans have to be made to address this.
• Science Lab Remodel
  
  A user group of faculty and staff worked closely with Steinberg Architects on the final footprint for two or three proposed new wet labs in the Science & Technology Building.  The project has been stagnating for two years, as other unexpected and urgent projects have taken priority and eaten up funds originally set aside for this one.
• Technology Upgrades to Humanities 129 and Student Services 101
  
  This is another project that has been on hold while the college decides how to make the best use of remaining Measure C funds.  There is a plan, and once funds have been identified, work can be slated to take place when classes are not in session.
• Library and Learning Center
  
  The Final Project Proposal for the Library and Learning Center was submitted to the State Chancellor’s Office in July of 2011, and has yet to be approved.  It is among three projects that are in the queue for state construction bond money; however, the MVC Community has voted for this project to be #1 in the lineup when funds become available.
• Allied Health Building
  
  The Final Project Proposal (FPP) for the Allied Health Building was submitted by Steinberg Architects and has been approved by the State Chancellor’s office.   The project was designated by MVC as priority #2 for state funding, and approval of funding will be contingent upon a future state construction bond.  This new facility will be adjacent to the Science & Technology Building.
• Athletic Facility/Track and Field/Soccer Field/Amphitheater/Softball field
  
  The amphitheater project has expired and at this time no efforts are being made to revive it.  There were issues related to parking that could not be resolved, since the college enforces paid parking 24-7, and the City does not charge for parking in their parks.  It is unknown if we will reopen discussions with the City at a later date.
• Master Plan Update
  
  Several changes have occurred that necessitate a revision of our college’s Facilities Master Plan—among them, moving the Dental Center onto the college’s campus.  On January 27th, a committee heard proposals for the Master Plan update work, and selected Johnson Favaro, LLP, to do the revision
• Learning Gateway Building updated
  
  At the Board of Trustees meeting on March 17, 2012, board members approved indefinite postponement of the Learning Gateway project, as recommended by the Moreno Valley College.

The temporary overflow parking area, located above College Park and Lot E
(Lion’s Lot), will be closing soon. Read more.

NOTE: As with all construction, plans may be changed when conditions present themselves to improve opportunities or improve projects/budgets.  All measures will be taken to ease construction impact on affected parties.