Headwalls


Headwalls are used at both the inlet and the outlet of a pipe system. While they are primarily used in culvert applications they will have application at the outlet point of a stormwater system.

Precast concrete headwalls offer clear advantages over in-situ construction, including:

  • Reduced installation time and labour
  • No requirement for premix concrete
  • Concrete supplied at full strength on delivery

Humes manufactures a wide range of headwalls to suit pipes from DN300 to DN3600, designed to meet the requirements of individual state and local authorities. The range also includes multiple-cell headwalls for pipes and box culverts, sloping headwalls and end walls, small box culvert headwalls, and compact headwalls.

For projects with specific requirements, Humes can work with you to develop a customised headwall design, delivering a practical and cost-effective solution.

Headwalls

Publications

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 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 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.