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The Blue Cross Centre is a large and prominent office building located in the
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. The building features a three-story section facing Main Street and a nine-story tower to the south joined by an atrium. The building was constructed in 1988 and now encloses a total area of 30,200 m2 (325,000 sq ft). It includes a retail level as well as the main branch of the
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. The building is currently owned and managed by Slate Office REIT. The largest
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are the Medavie Blue Cross Insurance Company and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency. It is attached to the BMO building across Main Street via an enclosed, over-road pedestrian walkway.


2006 expansion

In 2006 The Blue Cross Centre added a new four-story building to its roster, which expanded the Blue Cross Center by 5,300 m2 (57,000 sq ft), for a total GLA of 30,200 m2. The expansion is connected to the existing building through an enclosed pedestrian walkway.


Atrium

The building encloses the two sides with an all-glass Atrium. The atrium incorporates several large planters, a fountain, 4 indoor overhead walkways, 2 glass elevators, and several shops.


See also

* List of tallest buildings in Moncton


References


External links


Fortis Properties' information page
{{Moncton landmarks Buildings and structures in Moncton Postmodern architecture in Canada Office buildings completed in 1988