Case studies

Humes has extensive experience in the manufacture and supply of precast and prestressed solutions for some of the most significant road and rail infrastructure projects around Australia. Check the links below or to the left to see case studies of some of these projects.

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A trenchless stormwater upgrade at Scarborough Beach using Humes J and S Series jacking pipes was completed ahead of schedule, minimising disruption in a high-traffic coastal precinct.

Humes supplied FutureCast precast HumeGard units for Vista Stage 4B-5 in Seaford Heights, SA, supporting a tight program with local manufacturing, fast lead times and reduced embodied carbon.

Installation of two HumeGard® Gross Pollutant Traps at Federation Park, Warwick has improved stormwater quality entering the Condamine River, protecting an upstream tributary of the Murray–Darling Basin while enhancing public amenity.

FutureCast® technology cut Scope 3 emissions by 25% through precast box culverts and pipes with fly ash replacement. The project delivered durable infrastructure while supporting renewable energy use and high waste recycling, setting new sustainability standards for rail in the ACT.

Upgrading the Koombooloomba Dam Bridge, Humes delivered a HumeDeck™ modular solution that reused existing substructures and minimised environmental impact in a World Heritage listed setting.

A stormwater treatment project near the banks of the Parramatta River. The HumeGard® HG50 was relocated due to groundwater seepage and installed in just 3.5 hours using adjustable moulds, demonstrating adaptability and efficiency while ensuring effective pollutant capture.

A project to replace an ageing corrugated metal stormwater drain under Peats Ridge Road with a durable precast concrete arch solution. Twenty-two arch units, spandrel and wing walls were installed in just four days, providing a 100-year design life while minimising disruption to traffic.

A project to improve the Wacol to Darra section of the Ipswich Motorway using precast arch and structural solutions. The customised arch system provided safe wildlife passage, multiple transport connections, and was installed in just one week, minimising disruption.

A modular precast arch system designed for fauna and flora crossings across Australia. The Bebo Arch enables fast installation with minimal site disturbance, supports ecological connectivity, and reduces embodied carbon using supplementary cementitious materials.

A compact precast stormwater treatment system developed for constrained urban sites. The HumeFilter UPT3000 was installed for a Victorian LGA in just two days, incorporating a market-first modification to operate with a 50 mm fall, while helping improve water quality upstream of sensitive wetlands and waterways.

Three large-scale custom stormwater pits were supplied as modular base, chamber, and lid units to support twin DN1500 pipelines at Brookwater Estate. Off-site manufacture enabled rapid installation in just two hours per pit, improving safety, reducing labour time, and delivering a durable, high-quality solution.

Precast Uniculvert® modules were used to rapidly replace the Tulladunna Bridge in NSW, delivering a durable rail crossing installed in just six days with minimal disruption to operations.

Large-diameter DN3000 concrete pipes were used to deliver high-capacity stormwater drainage for the Redbank Motorway Estate, supporting reliable performance under challenging site and tidal river conditions.

Publications

01 November 2025
Vista Residential Development | HumeGard® Delivers Efficient Stormwater Solution
Humes supplied FutureCast precast HumeGard units for Vista Stage 4B-5 in Seaford Heights, SA, supporting a tight program with local manufacturing, fast lead times and reduced embodied carbon.
22 September 2025
Canberra Light Rail Stage 2A | FutureCast Low-Carbon Solutions
FutureCast® technology cut Scope 3 emissions by 25% with precast box culverts and pipes using fly ash replacement, delivering durable infrastructure and supporting renewable energy, high waste recycling, and new rail sustainability standards in the ACT.
15 September 2025
Ipswich Motorway Upgrade, QLD | Precast Arch & Structural Solutions
A project to improve the Wacol to Darra section of the Ipswich Motorway using precast arch and structural solutions. The customised arch system provided safe wildlife passage, multiple transport connections, and was installed in just one week, minimising
01 September 2025
Koombooloomba Dam Bridge | HumeDeck™ Modular Solution Delivers a Sensitive Upgrade
Humes delivered a HumeDeck™ modular bridge solution for Koombooloomba Dam, enabling rapid installation while minimising environmental impact.
01 September 2025
Mooney Mooney Creek Bridge, NSW | Precast Arches, Spandrel & Wing
A project to replace an ageing corrugated metal stormwater drain under Peats Ridge Road with a durable precast concrete arch solution. Twenty-two arch units, spandrel and wing walls were installed in just four days, providing a 100-year design life while
11 August 2025
Humes Bebo® Precast Concrete Arch | Queensland | Case Study
The Humes Bebo® Precast Concrete Arch system is increasingly used across Australia for fauna and flora crossings.
07 August 2025
HumeFilter® UPT3000 | Victoria | Case Study
The HumeFilter UPT3000 system was developed to meet complex stormwater treatment needs on constrained urban sites.
07 July 2025
HumeGard HG50 Installation | Stormwater Solution with Custom In-Situ Base
A stormwater treatment project near the banks of the Parramatta River. The HumeGard® HG50 was relocated due to groundwater seepage and installed in just 3.5 hours using adjustable moulds, demonstrating adaptability and efficiency while ensuring effective
01 May 2021
Bebo Arch v's Conventional Prestress Concrete Bridge Structure
Application of Bebo Arches in Rail, Infrastructure, Mining, Fauna Crossings, Sub-divisions
01 May 2021
DN3600 Sewage Pump Station and ReserVault® Emergency Storage | Yass Sewerage Scheme, NSW
Humes supplied a custom ReserVault® system and DN3600 sewage pump station to deliver 50kL of emergency storage for Yass Valley Council’s Wellington Road catchment upgrade in NSW.
01 March 2021
Mobile Precast Capabilities
The Mobile Precast Capabilities brochure outlines Humes® expertise in delivering customised precast concrete solutions directly to project sites across Australia.
06 November 2020
DN3000 Pipes | Redbank Motorway Estate, Ipswich QLD
Highlights the use of DN3000 reinforced concrete pipes to manage high stormwater flows for a major industrial development in Redbank, overcoming challenging site conditions and meeting all project milestones.
01 January 2015
Segmental Shafts and J Series Jacking Pipes | Case Study | Alphington Sewer Replacement | Melbourne, Victoria
A project to replace a century-old brick section of the North Yarra Main Sewer using precast concrete and a trenchless pipe installation process. The use of jacking pipes make the process easier and safer.
01 January 2014
J and S Series Jacking Pipes | Scarborough Beach, Perth, WA
The Scarborough Beach Jacking Pipes Case Study highlights the use of Humes® jacking pipes to deliver a durable stormwater solution in challenging coastal conditions in Western Australia.
01 January 2012
HumeGard® GPT | Edgars Creek, Epping, VIC - Section 35
The HumeGard® Edgars Creek Case Study highlights the successful application of HumeGard® technology for stormwater treatment in a major urban development project.
01 January 2012
HumeGard® GPT | Federation Park, Warwick, QLD
The HumeGard® Federation Park Case Study showcases the use of HumeGard® technology to deliver effective stormwater treatment for a large residential development.