Santa Paula High School
McMahan Gym Voluntary Seismic Upgrade Project
The existing McMahan Gym is currently being modernized, and the project is set to run through the summer of 2023. The McMahan Gym had previously been identified on the state's AB 300 list (a seismic inventory), so SPUSD hired a structural engineer to evaluate the seismic safety of this building. Important seismic upgrades were determined to be prudent, and this project will include new concrete-wall to roof connections, a new metal roof, and accessibility upgrades at the exterior east entrance to the building.
This project's bid opening was in December 2022, and a construction contract was awarded on January 11, 2023. Following the completion of the SPHS boys basketball team's highly successful playoff run, this project began on March 6, 2023. Initial construction efforts are focused within the main body of the gym, and scope of work in the locker room area will comprise the project's second phase.
Progress Photo: Platform constructed over north mezzanine