Schools Receive 1,150 Used Computers

Some 1,150 surplus computers have been donated to government’s technology recycling program and are destined for Nova Scotia schools. This is one highlight of the province’s Surplus Crown Property Disposal Report released today.

The report covers the disposal of Crown property declared surplus between April 1, 2000 and March 31, 2001. It details the sale, disposal and donation of material no longer of use to government under the Surplus Crown Property Disposal Act.

In releasing the report, Transportation and Public Works Minister Ron Russell drew attention to those who benefit from the surplus Crown property disposal program, including Nova Scotia schools, and non-profit organizations.

"We have been able to fulfill some 164 requests for materials from non-profit organizations in communities all over Nova Scotia,” Mr. Russell said. “These are items they did not have to use their precious resources to obtain.

“Besides this, I am delighted to know that more than 1,000 computers are moving through the Computers for Schools program and will soon be in use in schools throughout the province."

The items obtained for use by non-profit groups range from office equipment to kitchen accessories.

Other report highlights include:

• real property, land or buildings, disposed of through sale;

• items sold at auction;

• disposal of items through public tender for purchase and removal;

• items deemed of no value and in no condition for further use either disposed of or recycled;

• disposal of surplus right-of-way property and surplus lands.

The net proceeds to government from surplus disposal during this period were $574,727.71. This money is applied directly to the debt.

The Surplus Crown Property Report is available by contacting Transportation and Public Works, Public Affairs and Communications at 424-8687.