As of March 2026, ESG reached the 60% development milestone, which included a comprehensive review of potential updates such as:
Building Systems
- Heating and cooling system upgrades
- Energy-efficient lighting improvements
- Fire safety system enhancements
Interior & Exterior Updates
- Roofing, windows, doors, and exterior repairs
- Interior finishes, ceilings, and painting
- Technology and sound system upgrades
Accessibility & Functionality
- Accessibility improvements, including stage access
- Interior layout adjustments to improve usability
- Relocation of certain building features for better flow
Potential Expansion
- A possible addition of a pre-function/entry area to improve circulation and usability. All proposed improvements would be completed in compliance with current building codes and safety standards.
ESG is currently obtaining bids for each component of the proposed work, which will be incorporated into the 90% development phase so that all three scopes have the cost estimates attached.
What happens next?
The project will continue through additional planning and refinement phases, including:
- Further defining project scope and available options
- Board review and discussion
- Evaluation of which scope the Board wishes to move forward with
In the coming weeks, ESG will reach the 90% development milestone. At that point, the Board will be asked to make a decision on a preferred scope of work and determine whether to move forward by entering into a contract with ESG.
At this time, three potential project scopes are being considered:
- Boiler and chiller replacement with required code compliance
- Boiler and chiller replacement with code compliance and reserve study items (next three years)
- Boiler and chiller replacement with code compliance, reserve study items (next three years), and functional improvements, including reconfiguration of Room G and expansion of the Berger Center to increase capacity
As a reminder, no costs have been incurred by the Oakmont Village Association to date, and no contract is currently in place. ESG is operating under a design-build approach, which is intended to provide a more streamlined process with no change orders on their end.
No final decisions have been made at this time. Updates will continue to be shared as the project progresses.
View all updates on the Berger Assessment at oakmontvillage.com/berger-assessment.