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SUPPLY AND SERVICES--$144,000 FROM SURPLUS PROPERTY SALES
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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.
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Contact: David MacNeil 902-424-2933
trp Nov. 15, 1995