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Parco wins one of the UK’s largest rapid-only EV charging Super Hub contracts

 Published:  14th June 2024

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Parco Civil Engineering & Groundworks wins one of the UK’s largest rapid-only EV charging Super Hub contracts

Parco Civil Engineering & Groundworks are proud to announce a major contract win as the Principal Contractor to build the electric vehicle Super Hub at Three Maids Hill, north of Winchester.

Parco has been awarded the contract by InstaVolt, the UK’s leading rapid electric vehicle charging network provider. Once complete, the hub, will have 44 charging bays, including drive-through bays for large/towing vehicles and accessible charging bays, as well as an on-site restaurant and play area.

Left to right:
Jamie Allen - Director, Parco
Delvin Lane - CEO, InstaVolt
Lily Coles - Hub Development Director, InstaVolt
Michael Hand - Managing Director, Parco


The project represents a significant investment and highlights InstaVolt’s commitment to expanding the UK’s rapid charging infrastructure on the strategic road network. With a focus on renewable energy, the site will also boast large ground-mounted and roof-mounted solar arrays and on-site battery energy storage systems.

Delvin Lane, CEO of InstaVolt said: “We were delighted to appoint Parco as the principal contractor and are very much looking forward to working with Michael and the team. There are now more than 1,100,000 fully electric cars on UK roads and Three Maids is the first of our new generation of Super Hubs. It represents a major landmark for us and will be game changing for EV drivers.”

He added: “Linking the south with the midlands and beyond, the site will be a gateway to the Jurassic Coast and the south west for EV drivers who will be able to head off south confident in the knowledge that they will be able to stop off, have the convenience of contactless payment, and get a fast and reliable charge.”

Michael Hand, Managing Director of Parco, said: “We are extremely proud to announce this contract win and it’s a privilege for us to be the Principal Contractor on such a prestigious project. This is an incredible achievement for our company and cements Parco as a major build partner in the rapidly growing EV infrastructure sector. It shows how far Parco have come in just a few years and how highly regarded our people and expertise are valued in the industry. This site will be delivering much-needed EV charging infrastructure to the area.”

Key highlights of the contract include:
  • Parco appointed Principal Contractor for works
  • S278 design and submission to local authority
  • On site civils design
  • Ground modelling designs including cut and fill design
  • Install and maintain site compound and site hoarding
  • All groundworks and enabling works
  • Installation of street lighting
  • All on site utility enabling works
  • On-site ducting for solar farm
  • Drainage works
  • Design and install of playground facilities
  • Full soft landscaping of the area
  • Deliver and install 44 rapid chargers

Jamie Allen, Director at Parco, commented: “We are proud to contribute to the UK’s EV infrastructure strategy. Working together with InstaVolt, the opening of this Super Hub provides commuters with a reliable and convenient way to recharge and support a lower carbon travel future.”

Work on Three Maids is due to complete by Spring 2025 and is part of InstaVolt’s new phase of growth to deliver on its commitment to install 11,000 ultra rapid chargers in the UK and Ireland.

IMAGE: An artist impression of the new EV charging Super Hub, Three Maids Hill.

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