Wheelock Stadium, the oldest structures whose core was built in 1921 as part of an original high school campus, received a facelift with replacement of football turf and running track, including the long and triple jump lanes and pole vault area, and irrigation system. The $7.7 million project will be completed in time for the 2023 football season. The stadium’s last major facelift was in May of 2005 when it received new synthetic turf, rubberized running surface and better lighting. In 2012, the turf was replaced due to flooding. The typical estimated life span of football turf is between 10 to 15 years. Both projects are funded with general funds from the College.
Life Science Building Being Repurposed
Riverside City College is renovating its two-story Life Science and Physical Science building to accommodate business and computer information system programs. The project entails a complete renovation of the building, totaling 57,280 square feet. The facility was constructed in the mid-60’s with laboratories, classrooms and faculty offices. The new design proposes a seismic retrofit to the structure and demolition of the interior in order to reconfigure the layout into classrooms, conference rooms, a multipurpose room, meeting rooms, computer labs, offices, testing center, and support spaces. The four-story service tower will also be remodeled with restrooms, storage, utility and mechanical rooms. The cost of the project is nearly $40 million, which is funded by the state, the District’s Measure C bond, and general funds. Project is expected to be completed by March 2024.
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