After continued opposition for almost seven years the matter resulted in court action by both Port Stephens Council and the Commonwealth Government in the Land and Environment Court of New South Wales and the proposal was finally defeated on 19 April 2007.
Following prolonged resistance for nearly seven years, the issue led to legal proceedings by both Port Stephens Council and the Australian Government in the Land and Environment Court of New South Wales, ultimately resulting in the proposal's rejection on 19 April 2007.