Hawthorn Football Club has signed an agreement with ADCO Constructions for the construction contract of the Kennedy Community Centre, the club’s elite training and administration facility in Dingley.

This exciting sporting development is a major investment into the future of the club and will cost in the vicinity of $100 million. This will see Hawthorn continue to be the only club in the AFL competition to own its own facility and the land on which it is situated.

A family-owned business, ADCO has become one of Australia’s largest construction companies since it started 50 years ago.

With ADCO’s commitment now confirmed, construction works will soon begin on what is the most significant and transformational project undertaken by Hawthorn in its history.

Hawthorn Acting President Peter Nankivell said this was a momentous occasion for Hawthorn as it set its sights on an exciting, new chapter in the club’s history.

“This is a significant moment for the club as we take another step towards making this dream a reality,” Nankivell said.

"The Harris Elite Training and Administration Facility will give Hawthorn the best sporting facilities of any club in the country.

“As a club, we are incredibly excited to enter into this partnership with ADCO, an organisation that comes with an impressive reputation and great ability to bring a vision to life.

“This project will revolutionise Hawthorn’s standing as a destination club and greatly enhance both our AFL and AFLW programs.”

CEO Justin Reeves added his gratitude for the efforts of those involved in order to get to this point.

“It is well-documented that the construction industry is facing some challenging circumstances currently so, to reach this deal, it is an achievement in itself for all parties,” Reeves said.

“With much environmental works having already been undertaken, we can now initiate the building stage of this project.

“It certainly is a monumental day at Hawthorn.”