A 39-unit apartment building on High Street in Moncton is getting some much-needed upgrades.

The Golden Terraces seniors housing co-op, built more than 30 years ago, first applied for funding from the New Brunswick Housing Corporation four years ago.

“So we had leaky windows, we have problems with the roof, not enough heat in the building,” said building manager Sandra Agudello.

Today, with residents ranging from their early 60s up to 100 years old, Agudello said, upgrades for accessible bathrooms and a new elevator are also needed.

Sandra Agudello says that without the money from government, the building would probably have to close. (Victoria Walton/CBC)

Some financial help arrived in 2022-23, and Housing Minister David Hickey announced more on Wednesday, to bring the total to $

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