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.
The vacant site was reclaimed by the public in September 2002 following a government-led purchase of 24 million, which had previously been acquired compulsorily. Caltex had planned to transfer ownership to the Walker Corporation for residential construction.