Mr Watson said the dispute could have been resolved over a phone call but turned up to Bulls yesterday morning to address the residents concerns in person.
"We will market the property, absolutely, with all the safeguards in place," he told the residents.
"This will not happen unless we are able to open the facility on the other side of the road.
"I accept the communication with the people of Bulls probably wasn't fantastic in this case.
"(But) we are doing what the community has wanted us to do as per the long term plan."
Bulls ward councillors Tim Harris and Rebecca McNeil were also present.
"We're telling you the facts," Mr Harris said. "So you can close your mind or you can open it up.
"Everyone loves to hate the Government and councils... (but) we are working our little butts off."