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SUPPLY AND SERVICES--$144,000 FROM SURPLUS PROPERTY SALES ------------------------------------------------------------ The Nova Scotia government has earned more than $144,000 through the sale of surplus goods and property since Apr. 1, Supply and Services Minister Gerald O'Malley announced today. The minister made the announcement while tabling the Surplus Crown Property Disposal Report. In addition, 68 community and non-profit organizations across Nova Scotia received donations of office furniture and equipment, vehicles and medical equipment. "These were items that have no more use within government and, because of their condition, had little re-sale value," Mr. O'Malley said. "But the items can be of use to the non-profit groups that request them, and we make every effort to match these surplus items with requests." Supply and Services also coordinated the donation of surplus computer equipment to NovaKnowledge Association for distribution to Nova Scotia schools. Goods and property are sold through public auction and tender calls. The top price received was $151,000 for land and a building in Amherst. Because this property belonged to the Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority, an agency of the four Atlantic provinces, Nova Scotia's share was $57,380. The minister of Supply and Services is required to report surplus property disposal during each session of the Nova Scotia legislature. -30- Contact: David MacNeil 902-424-2933 trp Nov. 15, 1995