Repurposing of old but still usable buildings is gaining ground in Canada’s heritage structure-rich cities
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After nearly three years of vacancy and disuse, the old Moncton High School in New Brunswick’s largest city will be converted into usable office space, provincial authorities announced late last week.
Most of the school – which was closed in 2015 when a new high school campus was completed on Moncton’s outskirts – will be purchased by Heritage Developments Ltd. for $1 million, according to Finance Minister Cathy Rogers.
Per the terms of the sale, the province will spend approximately $4 million for renovations, and will retain ownership of the heritage portions. These include a 1,300-seat theatre which will be converted into a community arts centre.
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“Arts, culture, and heritage are an important part of what makes New Brunswick the best place to live, work and raise a family,” Finance Minister Cathy Rogers stated, as quoted by CBC News.
“This project will identify the Greater Moncton region as the arts and culture hub of the Maritimes.”
Heritage Developments has until 2020 to complete repairs to the old building. Estimates for the repair work’s price tag run up to nearly $10 million.
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