Delta College Stockton campus closed through Sunday due to lack of heat in most buildings

"We made the decision yesterday based on the cold temperatures that we're having in the wake of the storms this week that it would be best to just close campus..."

"We obviously want to provide a learning environment that is comfortable and safe for folks."

"So we have some infrastructure challenges as a result of that. One of those issues are the underground pipes that supply heated water to heat our buildings. Those pipes are about 30 years old now, and we've had sort of a series of situations where we've had leaks in those pipes over the last couple of months that have forced us to basically shut down the heating while we repair and patch up the leaks and restore heating."

"If it gets to the point where you're going to get too cold and they have no way to heat, then heck yeah, close it up,"

Most San Joaquin Delta College buildings lost heating after leaks in underground heated-water pipes, prompting the campus to close through Sunday and move most classes online with staff working from home. Repair crews worked Thursday to fix a leak in an underground heating pipe. Campus officials cited cold temperatures and safety as reasons for the closure. The campus is about fifty years old and its heated-water pipes are roughly thirty years old, causing repeated leaks and short-term repairs while a long-term fix is pursued. The Child Development Center and POST Academy remain open and athletic events continue.

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