The observatory is utilised by Western Sydney University for its Optical SETI Research Project[1] and as a field laboratory.

Its stated mission objective[3] is to: The construction of the observatory was principally funded in cash and kind from the Campbelltown Branch of Rotary International and other local organisations.

[4] In December 2008, Dr Bhathal detected a sharp 'laser look-alike' signal emanating from the globular cluster 47 Tucanae.

The developers of the new estate of Macarthur Heights recognised the astronomical heritage of the site by naming new streets with an astronomical theme and by erecting an astro-sculpture known as the Gates of Light[7] in a public park close to the new and old observatory sites.

The first public night in the new location was held in collaboration with Macarthur Astronomical Society on 5 December 2015.