Higgins seals Sports Park sponsorship

Higgins seals Sports Park sponsorship



Roading and infrastructure company Higgins, has sealed a half million dollar sponsorship deal with the Hawke’s Bay Regional Sports Park Trust.

“We’re making a substantial contribution because we want to demonstrate our commitment to the region and also recognize that Hawke’s Bay has been good to us. It’s a chance to put something back,” says Bernard Higgins, Managing Director of the Higgins Group.

Mr Higgins said the Sports Park was developing into a wonderful asset for the region. “Much of our work involves building community infrastructure and we inevitably build strong bonds with the communities as a result. I can see that thousands are going to be using the Park every week so it’s very satisfying to be part of its development, and it fits well with our company philosophy” he says.

Higgins’ sponsorship was announced at a function at the Hawke’s Bay Opera House by Sports Park Trust Chair, and Hastings District Mayor, Lawrence Yule.

“This is another major boost for the Park. Half a million is a substantial sum and a very strong endorsement of Higgins’ commitment to Hawke’s Bay. They (Higgins) did an outstanding job in laying the athletics track so we are pleased they are going to be involved with other stages of the Park’s development, says Mr Yule.

Mr Yule said it was intended that Higgins would be forming the roads, carparks, and netball courts as part of the next stage of the Park’s development.

As part of its sponsorship Higgins will have naming rights to the main “Higgins Boulevard”. The funds will be used to assist with the completion of the grandstand and its associated roading.

The Sports Park has a fully operational class two athletics track – one of only three in the country. In July, a 2500 seat grandstand, which sits alongside the track, will open. The next stage of the Park’s development includes eighteen netball courts, seven football fields and associated roading and carparking. The netball courts are due to open in June of this year and the football fields will be ready towards the end of 2010.

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