Event Summary
The ACA Queensland Branch’s invites all ACA members, partners, and guests to join us in East Brisbane on Monday 17th November 2025 for an engaging technical evening.
This session brings together two experienced industry professionals to explore practical, forward-thinking solutions for asset protection, repair, and coating performance in critical infrastructure environments. Attendees will gain valuable insights into modern approaches that challenge traditional methods—offering more efficient, cost-effective, and durable alternatives for maintaining and extending the lifespan of key assets.
Whether you’re managing pipelines, storage tanks, water systems, or civil infrastructure, this session will highlight how thoughtful specification, innovative materials, and correct application practices can significantly reduce failure risks and improve long-term outcomes.
This session is ideal for:
- Asset owners and operators
- Engineers and specifiers
- Maintenance and operations personnel
- Coatings and corrosion professionals
- Water and wastewater utilities
- Oil & gas and industrial infrastructure stakeholders
If you’re involved in protecting, maintaining, or extending the life of physical assets, particularly in demanding environments, this is a must-attend event offering both strategic and technical takeaways.
All ACA members, partners, and guests are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!
Event Details
Date: 18 November 2025
Time: 6.00pm – 8.30pm
Venue: East Brisbane Football Club – 48 Hilton Street, Heath Park, East Brisbane QLD
Presenters
Dudley Primeaux; Owner / Consultant | Primeaux Associates LLC
Presentation Title: Drinking Down Under: Great Idea, Second Thoughts, The Right Path
Abstract: Thick-film elastomeric coating / lining systems have excellent performance characteristics in a variety of potable water lining work; including the polyurea spray elastomer technology. While some have cast doubt on the suitability of a polyurea system for immersion applications, there are a variety of commercial products with the NSF/ASNI-61 certification for potable water use that are performing quite well. Much of the myth around failures can be identified by improper specification work and incorrect material selection for the specific application. Even though a proper system is selected and applied, improper surface preparation and / or spray application techniques can lead to application failures. The same is true for other coating / lining technologies as well. Having the proper training, material selection and proper guidance can lead to a successful application. This paper will discuss a recent major concrete potable water storage tank lining application, the challenges faced; and, the solution that led to success in Australia.
Rex Sim; General Manager | Wrap Resources Australia
Presentation Title: Unconventional Methods to extending the lifespan of your assets
Abstract: This presentation introduces 3 different approaches in the repair and/or coating remediation of pipelines, process piping, tanks, civil infrastructure and vessels with the use of viscous elastic coatings (VEC), corrosion passivators and lastly, engineered composite repairs (ECR).
1. We start with VEC and how it can easily overcome many of the common issues that causes traditional coatings to fail. VEC offers immediate adhesion without the need for a primer, require minimal surface preparation and forms a continuous, self-healing protective coating on pipelines. The material bonds at an intimate level and create a waterproof, impermeable coating that can operate at wide temperature. Ease of application and outstanding performance are what makes viscous elastic coatings an excellent technology for long term corrosion prevention.
2. When it’s impossible or impractical to perform proper coating remediation to budget constrain, regulations and/or time, corrosion passivator maybe your best solution. Advancement in passivation technology as compared to traditional rust converters; allows for extension to the lifespan of your asset by up to 15 years without the need for surface preparation.
3. When integrity is an issue and potential shutdown for replacement is not an option, engineered composite repairs maybe your best option. ECR can be used to extend assets up to 20 years, as well as prevent catastrophic leak(s) if utilised properly with an inspection program.
Registration
- Registrations for this event will close Monday 10th November at 3pm AEDT
- Registration for this event includes light food and drinks