Project Use Type: Convenience Fueling Facility
Client: Circle K
Location: Suwanee, GA
Property Size: 2.685 Acres

Services Provided:
– Civil Engineering Design
– Infrastructure Planning Services
– Stormwater Hydrology Analysis
– Geotechnical Coordination Services
– Permit Management Services
– DOT Construction Design

Unique Solution:
 Engineered a specialized site layout with multi-point access to prioritize truck turn efficiency and satisfy stringent GDOT requirements, preventing traffic spillback at a major high-volume intersection.

Case Study: Fueling Growth: A High-Traffic Success in Suwanee

Strategic Infrastructure for Circle K

As a specialized partner for Circle K, we managed the comprehensive civil engineering and infrastructure planning for this 4,200 SF convenience and fueling facility in Suwanee, GA. Our team provided the “base scope” essentials, including utility sketches, geotechnical coordination, and stormwater hydrology analysis. We navigated the complexities of LDP and building permit management, ensuring all jurisdictional requirements were met for this 2.685-acre site

The Unique Solution

The primary challenge involved managing high-volume traffic spillback risks at a major intersection. Recognizing the developer’s anxiety regarding GDOT’s stringent access requirements, we stepped in as a proactive advocate. Our team engineered a specialized site layout that prioritized truck turn efficiency for both store delivery and fuel tankers.

By initiating early pre-application meetings and providing detailed DOT construction design plans, we negotiated multiple truck access points. This “future-proofed” design minimizes the impact on the main intersection while ensuring that refueling trucks can service underground tanks from the passenger side without blocking customer circulation. We didn’t just provide a plan; we anticipated the regulatory hurdles to ensure a seamless connection to the existing corridor.

Success & Impact

The result is a high-intensity logistics hub that maintains community compatibility. By securing multi-point access, we eliminated potential congestion bottlenecks, protecting the client’s operational margins from the risks of traffic-related delays. The Suwanee Circle K now stands as a model of technical resilience and efficient fueling.