Driveable Endwalls

Trafficable, Industry-Compliant Solutions for Roadside Drainage

Description

SVC’s Driveable Endwalls are engineered to maximise safety, durability and hydraulic performance in roadside and civil drainage applications. With the capacity to bear the additional loads of adjacent vehicular traffic, driveable endwalls minimise impact severity while providing robust protection for stormwater inlet and outlet entrances.

Driveable endwalls are widely used across council, arterial road and subdivision projects where drainage structures fall within vehicle clear zones. Typical applications include:

  • Roadside stormwater pipe inlets and outlets
  • Pipes within road reserves or trafficable verges
  • Driveways and road embankments in residential developments
  • Rural and semi-urban road upgrades requiring low-profile drainage structures
  • Shared user paths and cycling corridors that intersect drainage channels
  • Low-speed environments where traversable, non-hazardous structures are mandatory

Designed in strict accordance with VicRoads standards, these robust, sloped endwalls provide a smooth and safe transition from the road shoulder or verge, reducing the risk of vehicle damage while protecting the outlet from blockages or erosion. They are a critical component for ensuring safety and compliance, contributing to safer roadside environments.

Features & Benefits

  • Manufactured in compliance with local council and DTP standards, in accordance with VicRoads SD 1991A (Type 1)
  • High strength and durability ensures long service life and resistance to impact
  • Available with standard pipe size configurations to suit council and project requirements
  • Smooth, consistent finish for precise installation and reliable performance

Material Specifications

  • Produced locally in Melbourne using high-strength 40MPa precast concrete
  • Steel-reinforced with galvanised steel pipes providing lateral bracing, providing additional resistance to traffic loads
  • Design life: 50 years

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are SVC’s driveable endwalls approved for VicRoads applications?

Yes, SVC's driveable endwalls are manufactured in compliance with the requirements of VicRoads SD 1991A (Type 1).

How are driveable endwalls different from a standard headwall or winged endwall?

Standard headwalls and endwalls typically do not accommodate vehicular loading, and have wingwalls that fan out on either side to prevent soil erosion. In contrast, a driveable endwall features a sloped profile with parallel walls that are laterally braced with galvanised steel tubing. This gives them the required additional strength to be safely exposed to vehicular traffic loads.

What is a driveable endwall used for?

It's used at the end of a drainage pipe, typically where it passes under a driveway or access track. Made with high-strength reinforced concrete and galvanised steel bars for additional bracing, driveable endwalls are designed to accommodate vehicular loading in trafficked areas.

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