In September 2002, the derelict site was returned to public ownership after compulsory purchase for 24 million by the NSW Government. Caltex had planned to sell the site to the Walker Corporation for development of residential units.
In September 2002, the vacant site was returned to public ownership following a government-led purchase of 24 million, which had been acquired compulsorily. Caltex had planned to sell it to the Walker Corporation for residential construction.