diff --git a/lib/tool_shed/galaxy_install/grids/admin_toolshed_grids.py b/lib/tool_shed/galaxy_install/grids/admin_toolshed_grids.py
index 51355ce68ac..6873b7a1ace 100644
--- a/lib/tool_shed/galaxy_install/grids/admin_toolshed_grids.py
+++ b/lib/tool_shed/galaxy_install/grids/admin_toolshed_grids.py
@@ -209,7 +209,7 @@ class InstalledRepositoryGrid(grids.Grid):
                                       url_args=dict(controller='admin_toolshed',
                                                     action='restore_repository')),
                   grids.GridOperation(label="Purge",
-                                      #condition=(lambda item: item.is_new),
+                                      condition=(lambda item: item.is_new),
                                       allow_multiple=False,
                                       target='center',
                                       url_args=dict(controller='admin_toolshed',