Briefcase: Business snippets from a dog training centre to major finance industry awards
In this week’s Briefcase, an SA construction firm has expanded its shareholding group, while Adelaide Airport has recorded its busiest ever week.
- Lions Assistance Dogs turns first sod for new centre
- Commercial builder expands ownership group
- HomeStart wins major finance industry award
- SA attracts wave of international firms
- SeaLink SA confirms new KI milestones
- Adelaide Airport records busiest week ever
Lions Assistance Dogs turns first sod for new centre
A $16 million centre to train assistance dogs has begun construction in the Adelaide Hills, with construction expected for early 2028 completion.
The new Lions Assistance Dogs centre will allow the training and placement of up to 120 assistance dogs each year.
It will increase the current facilities’ 21-dog capacity to 60 kennels, and include nine exercise yards, three dedicated training houses, a multifunction training hall and on-site veterinary facilities.
Governor of South Australia Frances Adamson AC turned the first sod, with supporters and Lions Club members from around Australia present.
The new centre follows a growing need for assistance dogs as 135,000 Australians live with type 1 diabetes, while an estimated one in four Australians are expected to experience hearing loss by 2025, and an estimated 30,000 veterans are living with PTSD.
“Today we start closing that gap. What makes it even more remarkable is that Lions Assistance Dogs is funded entirely through donations, philanthropy, and the extraordinary generosity of Lions Clubs across the country,” Lions Assistance Dogs CEO David Horne said.
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Commercial builder expands ownership group
SA commercial construction firm Partek Constructions has announced a major expansion of its shareholding group with two senior team members joining the ownership structure.
Project managers Max Proud and Lawrence Labrosciano have successfully purchased equity in the business after contributing a combined 27 years of service to the company.
Partek currently employs 55 people across the state and has delivered major projects across health, education and defence sectors including major clients such as William Buck and Westminster School.
“Welcoming Max and Lawrence into the shareholding group strengthens our ability to keep delivering projects ‘the Partek way’, with hands-on ownership, active leadership, and genuine collaboration,” Partek projects director and shareholder Garth Hall said.
HomeStart wins major finance industry award
HomeStart’s specialty lending has won a major award at the annual Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia State Excellence Awards.
The company was awarded the Specialty Lender Award (SA/NT) following its investment into technology to improve service levels for brokers.
This year’s awards were judged by an independent panel of mortgage and finance service industry experts, which HomeStart CEO Andrew Mills said highlights the company’s important role in the housing market.
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“Being recognised by our industry peers is a tribute to the whole HomeStart team and our growing network of more than 850 brokers,” Mills said.
SA attracts wave of international firms
South Australia’s Defence and Space Landing Pad at Lot Fourteen has attracted growing interest from international companies, with two new ones taking up residence there.
French manufacturer Axon Cable and Western Australian firm Bennett Litigation and Commercial Law are moving into the facility, joining multiple other defence and space organisations in the facility.
The facility is managed by Defence SA, which provides support to national and international companies expanding operations into the state.
“Welcoming these new tenants is another strong vote of confidence in Lot Fourteen, with the Defence and Space Landing Pad proving a resounding success in attracting high-value capability to South Australia,” Lot Fourteen state project lead Di Dixon said.
SeaLink SA confirms new KI milestones
SeaLink South Australia has confirmed the first of two new ferries has arrived in Port Adelaide, with a second anticipated in August.
Both ferries are intended for use in a new Kangaroo Island Ferry Service, which is expected to commence on or before September 23.
Tracy Croft, SeaLink South Australia’s General Manager, said the milestones would benefit both residents and visitors of Kangaroo Island.
“The new Kangaroo Island Ferry Service represents the largest investment in the service’s history and is expected to deliver significant improvements in capacity, reliability and customer experience,” she said.
Adelaide Airport records busiest week ever
Adelaide Airport has recorded its busiest ever week during this year’s AFL Gather Round, with almost 200,000 people travelling through airport from April 7 to April 13.
199,482 visitors travelled through the airport as more than 270,000 AFL fans attended this year’s Gather Round event, which also marked a record high for the event.
Gather Round featured matches played at Adelaide Oval, Norwood Oval, and Barossa Park and featured a range of entertainment, community events and fan experiences.
“It continues to exceed expectations, and these record passenger numbers are further proof of the enormous economic and tourism benefits this magnificent event delivers for South Australia,” Premier Peter Malinauskas said.
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