Watpac is an ASX-listed company specialising in construction, civil engineering and mining, specialty services (including refurbishments) and property development. They have offices in Brisbane, Townsville, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.
Watpac will become a Premier Partner of the Power, joining the club’s second tier of sponsors. Port Adelaide’s other Premier Partners are Reebok, Simply Energy, Bianco Construction Supplies, Lion Nathan and SGIC.
Watpac has established a solid affiliation with the AFL over many years, having completed stadia projects such as The Gabba in Brisbane (home to the Brisbane Lions) and the new Premiership Stand for the Geelong Football Club in Victoria.
Currently Watpac is constructing the new Gold Coast Stadium for the league’s newest franchise, the Gold Coast Football Club. Watpac has also constructed Skilled Park Stadium on the Gold Coast, and Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, which are primarily used by other codes of football.
Port Adelaide Chief Executive Mark Haysman says Watpac is one of the fastest-growing companies in Australia and responsible for some of the nation’s most iconic sporting structures.
“We are delighted to add Watpac as a Premier Partner of our club,” Haysman said. “Watpac are a fast-growing ASX-listed company with a long-standing interest in sport and sporting projects, and we see the relationship as a perfect fit.”
Greg Kempton, Watpac Managing Director, said the company was delighted with the continued evolution of Watpac’s relationship with the AFL and the opportunity to support one of the AFL’s most celebrated clubs.
“The Port Adelaide Football Club has an extraordinary history and we are very pleased to now help play a part in its continuing success,” Mr Kempton said.
“As an Australia-wide company, with an established presence in Adelaide, we consider our support of the club to be a natural progression of our relationship with the AFL, and our commitment to supporting Australian sports and community groups.
“As a person born and bred in Adelaide myself, I am well aware of the community support Port Adelaide enjoys, and I am delighted Watpac is in a position to be able to provide sponsorship to the club this year - although on a personal note I remain a keen supporter of the Brisbane Lions!
“We’re looking forward to watching Port Adelaide take on Carlton this weekend and moving to a 6-2 record.”
The Power has this year increased its number of Premier Partners from four to six, and increased the club’s total number of corporate partners and coterie sponsors (Powerbrokers) by more than 16% to some 150 businesses and individuals.
More information about Watpac can be found at www.watpac.com.au
