The provincial government has chosen a proposal for the old Moncton High School but officials are being tight-lipped until the final details are ironed out.
Infrastructure Minister Bill Fraser and three Moncton area MLA’s took a tour of the school on Friday.
NB Infrastructure minister Bill Fraser & #Moncton area MLA’s tour old Moncton High. Decision on its future coming soon #nbnews #nbpoli pic.twitter.com/T9KupfEmtz
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With any proposal, Fraser says the province wanted to preseve the heritage of the building as much as possible.
“We also wanted to make sure that the province wasn’t going to have to pump in millions and millions of dollars so we needed to have a proposal with good partnerships,” he notes.
#NB ministers, MLA’s tour old #Moncton High School. Announcement on its future possibly coming in a week. #nbnews #nbpoli pic.twitter.com/nu4nDmYAfM
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A proposal from the MH35 group sought to turn the building into a cultural centre with the possible addition of the Moncton Public Library while little is known about the other bid from Terra Trust and Bird Construction.
Up to $300,000 a year is being spent by provincial taxpayers for things such as heat and security to maintain the historic landmark which was built in 1935.
#Moncton Centre MLA Chris Collins talks about some unique features of old Moncton High including a shooting range. #nbnews #nbpoli pic.twitter.com/ShpNaxSAR9
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