Building Better: North Queensland’s First Major Project Using Low-Carbon Concrete

Setting a New Standard in Sustainable Construction.

At Hurst Constructions QLD, we’re committed to delivering smarter, more sustainable outcomes across every project. That commitment recently reached a new milestone with the delivery of the Harvey Norman Warehouse in Townsville—the first major project in North Queensland built entirely with Holcim’s ECOPact low-carbon concrete.

This wasn’t about ticking a box. ECOPact wasn’t a requirement—it was a deliberate choice. A choice to reduce environmental impact, without compromising performance, timeline, or finish.

Concrete is foundational to almost every construction project—but it’s also one of the most carbon-intensive materials in use. By choosing ECOPact, we poured over 6,000m³ of low-carbon concrete, reducing embodied carbon by 40% compared to conventional mixes.

Holcim’s ECOPact offers the same reliability as traditional concrete but with a significantly smaller carbon footprint. Here’s what makes it different:

• 40% less embodied carbon
• No carbon offsets—real emissions reductions
• Performs just like conventional concrete
• Supports green building certification goals

This outcome wasn’t just about the product—it was about the process. By working closely with Holcim during the design and planning stages, we were able to integrate ECOPact seamlessly into every phase of the build.
This project is also:

• The first full-scale warehouse in the region to use ECOPact exclusively
•  A demonstration that sustainability and scale can go hand in hand

The Harvey Norman Warehouse project is more than a construction success—it’s a proof point for what’s possible when environmental responsibility and high-performance building go hand in hand.
At Hurst, we believe sustainability should be built in, not bolted on. This project reflects our drive to build for the future, reduce our impact, and lead the way in sustainable commercial construction across North Queensland.

Let’s Build Smarter, Together.