A full inspection is being carried out at the former Ultramar Gas Station on Somerset Street.
Former Owner and Liberal Candidate for Saint John Portland Danny Joyce tells CHSJ News, an inspection team has been brought in to dig up the under-ground tanks and scour the property for an fuel or oil leaks.
There is also a contractor on site that will do any needed renovations and the put the property up for sale.
Joyce says his son Brad has an application in to buy the property and open a garage but first has plans to attend community college to complete his training.