
LAX Central Utility Plant Replacement
The Central Utility Plant (CUP) Replacement project provides a modern, state-of-the-art, computer-managed utility plant for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). A design-build project, the new facility improves the reliability of utility service and helps the client enhance passenger comfort at LAX.
Clark, in a joint venture agreement, constructed the new 75,000 square-foot, steel-framed replacement CUP with a 20,000-ton cooling capacity. The team managed the installation of the associated equipment, such as a stand-by boiler, primary and secondary chilled water pumps, cooling towers, electrical systems and switchgear.
The project also included:
- a new maintenance shop and offices;
- an above-grade thermal energy storage (TES) tank with capacity for 1.6 million gallons of water and 15,500 ton-hours of cooling;
- replacement of approximately 18 miles of pipe and duct bank;
- installation of several miles of new distribution piping;
- and the upgrade of pump rooms and air handling equipment in 21 different locations.
The existing CUP serviced the airport throughout construction. Upon completion, the new CUP was brought on-line and the old CUP was decommissioned and demolished by Clark.
Sustainability
Systems and their components for the new CUP are designed and constructed to achieve LEED Gold certification.
Project News
- Clark Completes New Energy Efficient Plant at LAX May 18, 2015
- LAX Central Utility Plant Project Tops Out January 31, 2012
- Clark/McCarthy Team Replacing LAX's Central Utility Plant January 31, 2011