Stormwater Drainage


Humes provides a wide range of concrete pipes and components for cost-effective stormwater drainage.

Steel Reinforced Concrete Pipes

Steel reinforced concrete pipes designed for trench, aggressive environment and trenchless jacking applications, delivering high strength, durability and long service life across diverse installation conditions.

Box Culverts

Precast box culvert systems for stormwater conveyance and underpass structures, combining high load capacity, rapid installation and design flexibility. Humes’ Uniculvert® modular system supports efficient construction across a wide range of drainage applications.

Headwalls

Precast headwall systems that improve hydraulic performance, protect embankments and provide durable, compliant terminations for drainage infrastructure.

Stormwater Pits

Precast pit solutions designed for efficient stormwater capture, inspection and maintenance, supporting reliable surface drainage in road and urban environments.

Access Chambers (Manholes)

(Manholes)

Robust precast access chambers that provide safe, durable entry to underground networks, engineered for ease of installation and long-term serviceability.

Kerb Inlet Systems

Integrated kerb inlet solutions that enhance surface water capture and reduce ponding, supporting effective stormwater management along road corridors.

Floodgates

Non-return floodgate systems designed to prevent backflow, tidal intrusion and debris ingress, protecting drainage networks and downstream assets.

Geosynthetics

A range of geosynthetic products supporting drainage, filtration and ground stabilisation, improving performance, durability and constructability of civil infrastructure.

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Precast Concrete You Can Trust

FutureCast is Humes’ low-carbon precast concrete range, offering the same strength and performance as conventional precast, with improved environmental transparency.

Publications

01 July 2012
Access Chambers and Maintenance Shafts
Precast concrete sewer access chambers suitable for depths up to 9 metres, compliant with AS 4198-1994.
01 April 2013
Cable Jointing Access Chambers and Pits
Used to facilitate cable and optical fibre jointing, with options for worker-entry access chambers and non worker-entry pits.
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.
01 February 2023
Concrete Pipe Reference Manual
Provides specifications, design guidance, and installation practices for steel-reinforced concrete pipes used in drainage, sewerage, water supply, and more.
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 April 2013
Floodgates
Hume-King floodgates are durable, non-corrosive end-of-line valves that protect pipelines from tidal inundation, debris, and backflow, with options available for standard and customised applications.
15 March 2023
FutureCast: Precast concrete you can trust
FutureCast is a precast concrete solution containing at least 25% Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCM), backed by robust data through an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD).
01 April 2022
Headwalls
Humes headwalls provide a durable, low-maintenance solution for managing pipe inflows and outflows, offering a range of standard and custom designs for effective erosion control and structural protection.
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 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 February 2013
Stormwater Pits
The Stormwater Pits Manual provides design, specification, and installation guidance for Humes® precast concrete stormwater pit systems.
01 February 2012
Stormwater Pits – Installation Guide
The Stormwater Pits Installation Guide details the procedures for correctly installing Humes® precast concrete stormwater pit systems to ensure optimal performance.
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.