In 1881, when the ten-year project was drawing to an end, KURODA decided to sell the facilities and equipment owned by the government to junior officials in order to continue the operation of the Development Commission.
十年計画の満期が近くなった明治14年（1881年）に、黒田は開拓使の事業を継承させるため、部下の官吏に官有の施設・設備を安値で払い下げることにした。