Groundbreakings
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June 2018 New Pool and Classroom Complex Groundbreaking El Camino College celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Pool and Classroom Complex
on June 18. Construction has begun on this $48.7 million, 81,200-square-foot-facility,
which will feature two fully equipped, spectator-friendly indoor pools for instructional
use and athletic competition for the El Camino College swim, diving and water polo
teams. The project also includes classrooms and the Health Sciences & Athletics Division
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April 2018 Groundbreaking Celebration for New Administration Building A groundbreaking ceremony on April 16 marked the beginning of construction for the
college's new Administration Building. The modern 27,000-square-foot, $16.9 million
structure will be built along Crenshaw Boulevard on the site of the original administrative
offices. The new building will house the Board of Trustees meeting room and offices
for various administrators, including the president and vice presidents, as well as
the offices for Institutional Research, the Foundation, and Marketing & Communications.
Funding from the 2012 Measure E Facilities Bond supports the construction of the Administration
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May 2017 New Student Services Center Groundbreaking A new Student Services Center is under construction at El Camino College, with a May
22, 2017 groundbreaking celebration marking the start of construction. This $35 million,
81,000-square-foot building will be strategically located along Manhattan Beach Boulevard
to create a "front door" to campus. All student services will be centralized in this
modern facility, making it easier for students and first-time visitors to access information
and services. The new Student Services Center is funded by the 2012 Measure E Facilities
Bond.
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October 2016 El Camino College Celebrates Gymnasium Groundbreaking El Camino College recently celebrated the groundbreaking of a new Gymnasium. The new
gymnasium facility will house two full instructional and athletic competition areas
for basketball, volleyball, and badminton. A multipurpose fitness facility, team locker
rooms, faculty offices and other essential support spaces are also part of the plan.
The $35 million project will replace both the North and South gyms with updated facilities,
featuring seating for 1,241 in one area and 654 in the second area.
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April 2016 Parking Lot C Groundbreaking A groundbreaking ceremony on April 18 celebrated the construction of additional parking
for students and continued progress in the Facilities Plan. The Lot C Parking Structure
will provide a new source of campus parking with 1,443 spots for students and visitors.
This $26 million project includes four levels of parking, including spaces on the
roof. The new parking structure is funded by the 2002 Measure E Facilities Bond.
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March 2014 Multi-Purpose Stadium Complex Groundbreaking
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July 2013 New Shops Building Groundbreaking
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May 2013 STEM Center and Industry & Technology Building Groundbreaking
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August 2012 ECC Celebrates Groundbreaking of Education and Fitness Complex (Phase 1)
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July 2010 ECC Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Instructional Building
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A groundbreaking ceremony signaled the start of construction of a new multi-purpose
stadium complex on March 17. This $37.2 million project includes the construction
of a brand new, modern stadium to support the college’s outstanding athletic programs
and kinesiology classes. The state-of-the-art complex will also include an athletic
training and sports medicine facility. The new stadium replaces the original structure,
which was built in 1949. 
A recent groundbreaking ceremony celebrated the construction of a new Shops Building
on campus. This project includes a brand new 44,400-square-foot, state-of-the-art
learning center, complete with indoor and outdoor learning spaces. The $31.8 million
project is made possible with funds from the college's 2002 Measure E facilities bond.
A groundbreaking ceremony on May 20, 2013 marked the start of renovations for the
El Camino College STEM Center and Industry & Technology Building. The STEM Center
will be a new 9,334-square-foot, state-of-the-art learning support center for students
studying STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) disciplines. This $2.1 million
project will convert the lower level of the Natural Science Building to house the
new STEM Center. The former Math/Computer Science Building will undergo a $25.4 renovation
to house Industry & Technology programs. Both projects are supported by funding from
the 2002 Measure Facilities Bond.
El Camino College supporters participated in a groundbreaking ceremony at the site
of the new Education and Fitness Complex on August 20. The $5.2 million in upgrades
include outdoor community fitness stations, sand volleyball courts, and an instructional
multipurpose field. This phase of the Education and Fitness Complex construction project
is scheduled for completion for the Spring 2013 semester. These projects and numerous
other facilities improvements on campus were made possible with funds from the college’s
facilities bond, which voters approved in 2002.
The college recently broke ground on a new Math, Business & Health Sciences Building,
a project that includes a completely new structure that will be built to LEED (Leadership
in Energy and Environmental Design) silver criteria. The four-story building at the
site of the former Business Building will be approximately 115,000 square feet in
size, with 58 classrooms, faculty offices, a drop-in computer lab, and a tutoring
center. The Math and Business divisions will occupy the new building along with the
Respiratory Therapy, and Radiological Technology programs. The Nursing program will
also be housed in the new building, with a nursing skills lab and a state-of-the art
simulation lab with eight beds. Landscaping and hardscape are also part of the plan,
and wireless access will be available in two courtyards, along with shaded seating.
The $20.7 million project has an estimated completion date of September 2011. The
Math, Business & Health Sciences Building and numerous other facilities improvements
on campus were made possible with funds from Measure E, the college’s facilities bond.