Infiltration Control: The Critical Decision in Manhole Rehabilitation
| Wednesday, September 9, 2026 |
| 1:50 PM - 2:10 PM |
| McBerns Papers Room - Newcastle Racecourse |
Overview
Triking Pty Ltd - Luke Wiseman, Director/Founder
Details
Discover why infiltration control is the critical decision point in successful sewer manhole rehabilitation. Drawing on field experience, this session explains how operators must observe conditions, classify infiltration, select the appropriate control method, verify results and confirm readiness before lining begins. These decisions directly influence substrate preparation, primer selection, adhesion, coating continuity and long-term durability. The Harrington case study also demonstrates the measurable economic value of reducing unwanted water entering sewer networks, including lower pumping and treatment demands, reduced wet-weather risk and improved asset performance. Attendees will learn why infiltration control should be treated as a primary project outcome itself.
Speaker
Luke Wiseman
Director
Triking Pty Ltd
Infiltration Control: The Critical Decision in Manhole Rehabilitation
1:50 PM - 2:10 PMBiography
Luke’s background spans sewer rehabilitation, civil works, camera inspections, fibreglass resin patching, robotics, chemical repair systems, crew training, polyurea manhole systems and industrial corrosion problem-solving. His experience includes work in Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan, giving him a practical understanding of rehabilitation delivery across both municipal and industrial environments.
Luke now applies that experience to Australian council and utility infrastructure, with a focus on manhole rehabilitation, infiltration control, high-pressure preparation, polyurea lining and quality-assured asset renewal. He brings a field-based perspective on what works, what fails and what needs to be controlled to achieve durable rehabilitation outcomes.