1996

Strong Foundations

Changing the landscape of Brisbane CBD

Kevin W Seymour AM was elected Chairman of the Watpac Board, a position he held until 2002 and revisited again from 2004 to 2010. Kevin is credited with introducing the apartment tower concept to Brisbane and, to this day, remains a prolific property developer and entrepreneur. Kevin’s leadership marked the start of a city-shaping era for Watpac.

Admiralty Towers
Admiralty Towers

#​Our early success in commercial and high-rise residential has made us the preferred contractor for high-end complex commercial developments across the country.

In 1996, the company's Refurbishments Division completed the redevelopment of the landmark Wintergarden retail centre in the Queen Street Mall, Brisbane, Stage 1 of the Admiralty Towers residential complex in the Brisbane CBD and commenced work on Stage 2. 

BESIX Watpac's latest achievements include the distinctive Jubilee Place in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley, Poly Centre in Sydney and Wurriki Nyal Civil Precinct in Geelong. Adelaide’s iconic GPO Hotel Mariott refurbishment is currently under construction. As we look to the future, we will continue our association with Infrastructure Sustainability Council and the Green Building Council to deliver sustainable solutions.

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1996 Annual Report

Admiralty Towers

Admiralty Towers Stage-1
Admiralty Towers Stage-1
Admiralty Towers Stage-2
Admiralty Towers Stage-2

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