Mr Kingston painted the Zoom meeting six weeks ago as friendly and constructive,though he played down the chance of any breakthrough.
“The phone line is open both ways,” he said.
Mr Kingston said he remained committed to the property he has held since 2002,regarding it as pivotal to the city’s transformation,and said he was not interested in “exiting” any time soon.
Deep excavation works for Sydney West Metro have,however,delayed for at least 18 months Mr Kingston’s plans to redevelop the site as a five-level leisure and entertainment venue.
Parramatta’s underground Metro Station will be located behind the Roxy Theatre,making the venue accessible to patrons throughout Sydney,according to supporters of its revival as a theatre.
With its central arched entrance richly decorated with stucco ornamentation,the Roxy is regarded as the best surviving example in Australia of the Spanish Mission style and is heritage listed.
Asked if he would be interested in a land swap,Mr Kingston said:“We haven’t progressed past general cordial and constructive discussions. It is an important building. I am a massive believer in the property,I’m a massive believer in Parramatta.”