By the end of World War II, demand for explosives dwindled and the facility made a natural transition to producing nitrogen based fertilizers for use in farming practices. It is through their connection to farming and land preservation that the interests of the Pankey family were piqued. Operating with farming and family values at its core, the Pankeys hoped that fertilizer production would be profitable; and that the highly accessible and attractive location on San Pablo Bay might have significant value for future opportunities.
In 1983 the extensive process of environmental assessment and cleanup began and today the family remains focused on Hercules' tremendous potential. Partnered with Anderson Pacific, LLC, a new venture named Hercules Bayfront, LLC pledges to create a new urban community with extraordinary transit integration where residents can enjoy access through public transportation to the greater Bay Area.
