West side apartment complex expected to be complete by April

Published on January 14, 2015

NEW GLASGOW Construction of The Willow apartment complex in New Glasgow should be complete in April, with tenants hopefully moving in the first of May.

Owner Bruce Margeson stands outside The Willow apartments, which are under construction on the West Side of New Glasgow. Carol Dunn The News

Owner Bruce Margeson said things are going well on the project, which he estimates will cost around $8 million.

I own older apartment buildings in town and wanted to build something newer, he

said.

Margeson, a lifelong New Glasgow resident. said his brother built similar units in Halifax, so he capitalized on that knowledge for his own project.

Its the twin of his in Halifax.

Margeson said crews are now working on the inside of the building, with about half of the wiring and plumbing completed. Workers will soon start installing insulation and drywall.

Most of the workers come from the area. We try to use as many local people as possible, he said.

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West side apartment complex expected to be complete by April