SECA Newsletter – January 2026
Welcome to 2026
Hi Everyone
Reactive sewer maintenance has long been accepted as “part of the job” for councils and water authorities. But after years of working closely with asset managers, it’s clear this approach carries hidden costs, draining budgets, increasing risk, and limiting long-term planning.
Today, better inspection technology and data are giving organisations a real opportunity to break that cycle. The most progressive authorities are shifting from reactive response to informed, strategic decision-making and seeing measurable gains as a result.
This article explores why that shift matters, and how councils are making it happen.
Warm regards
Grant Brown
Head of Sale & Marketing, SECA
Welcome to the January 2026 edition of SECA Newsroom!
Stay informed with the latest SECA updates, industry trends, safety insights, and product highlights, all in one place.
WELCOME TO THE TEAM!
We talk a lot about teamwork at SECA – and sometimes that team gets a bit smaller (and louder 👶).
At our End of Year party, we gave SECA onesies to our new mums to celebrate some big life moments.
Kristel and Hugh welcomed a baby boy – our first SECA baby – and Helen and her husband welcomed a baby girl, making her family three generations strong at SECA.
Congrats to both families. Proof that SECA really is built for the long haul
Kristel and Helen receiving their SECA bodysuits for both babies
Breaking the reactive cycle
Why technology adoption is now the real driver of wastewater and asset network performance
Are you constantly responding to breakdowns, delays and last-minute fixes instead of staying ahead of the work? Reactive operations can quietly drain productivity, increase costs and place unnecessary pressure on crews and projects.
In our latest blog, we explore how contractors and councils can break this cycle by shifting to a more proactive, planned approach — supported by the right systems, equipment strategy and expert support.
👉 Read the full blog by Grant Brown
SECA: Smarter equipment, safer networks
Across Australia and New Zealand, local councils are increasingly turning to smarter equipment and technologies to build safer, more resilient networks – particularly in wastewater and other critical infrastructure.
By adopting advanced monitoring tools and modernising ageing systems, councils can enhance compliance, reduce risk, improve service delivery and protect community wellbeing. Want to learn how these innovations are shaping safer, more efficient council operations?
SECA at the forefront of pipe inspection
SECA continues to lead the way in pipe inspection technology, combining decades of industry expertise with a strong focus on training, innovation and practical outcomes for contractors.
From advanced inspection systems to nationally recognised training, SECA supports the civil and plumbing industries with solutions that improve accuracy, efficiency and long-term asset performance.
Thank you for reading!
Stay tuned for the January edition of SECA Newsroom, where we’ll bring you the latest updates, insights, and industry news.
Kristel Hudson – SECA Marketing Team
