SunHQ Hydrogen Hub Civil Works Options

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Planning practical infrastructure solutions for future growth

Project Owner

Ark Energy

Location

Townsville

Completed

2026

Civil IQ prepared concept design options for civil works adjacent to the SunHQ Hydrogen Hub, supporting future operational requirements while making better use of existing infrastructure. The project assessed multiple layout options, pavement solutions, stormwater management, landscape and project costs to guide investment decisions.

Project Overview

Civil IQ was engaged by Ark Energy to investigate concept design options for civil works adjacent to the SunHQ Hydrogen Hub. The existing car park had reached the end of its service life and required replacement to accommodate evolving operational needs and surrounding infrastructure.

Working closely with the client, Civil IQ developed and evaluated multiple layout options, integrating pavement design, stormwater management, approvals pathways and cost estimates. The concept designs provided a practical foundation for selecting a preferred option and progressing the project to detailed design.

Challenges

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Balancing parking capacity with operational access requirements.
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Designing around an existing services corridor running through the site.
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Developing practical options while minimising demolition of existing pavement.
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Accommodating evolving operational and landscape requirements throughout concept development.

Outcomes

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Delivered multiple concept design options to support informed decision-making.
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Prepared comparative cost estimates for each option.
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Developed practical layouts aligned with operational and approval requirements.
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Established a preferred concept ready for the next stage of design.

Scope

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Concept design
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Options assessment
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Pavement design
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Stormwater management
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Cost estimating
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Approvals pathway planning

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Concept layout options developed to evaluate parking capacity, access arrangements and supporting civil infrastructure for the proposed SunHQ Hydrogen Hub car park.