West Hills College schedules groundbreaking for modern administration offices

The groundbreaking is set for Tuesday, June 27 at 9 a.m. at the site of the new district office, at 275 Phelps Ave. at the corner of Phelps Ave. and Posa Chanet Blvd. The new 25,000 square foot office will replace the current district office on Cody St. in Coalinga and hold more than 50 district administrators and staff.

“We are excited to break ground on this project and welcome the community to come celebrate with us,” said Ken Stoppenbrink, Deputy Chancellor for the West Hills Community College District.

The office will be completed within 12 months of the construction start date.

The land the office will sit on was donated to the WHCCD by the City of Coalinga in 2009 when the search originally began for a more permanent place for a district office.

According to Stoppenbrink, the city may also look at developing a recreational walkway starting near the office.

The public is welcome and encouraged to attend the groundbreaking ceremony.