Layfield EnviroLiner 6000 used to line Brine Storage Ponds (New Case Study)
http://www.layfieldenvironmental.com/pages/Literature/ProjectProfiles.aspx?id=10762
Pardo Engineering (Victoria) undertake Supervision of construction of the Cell 1 cap at Anglesea Landfill
including, leachate collection, gas collection, clay capping, geomembrane installation, cushion geotextile, cover, and topsoil.
http://pardoengineering.com.au/projects/geo-environmental/
Pardo Engineering (Victoria) undertake Slope stability and leachate collection design at Naroghid Landfill
including slope stability and leachate collection design/recommendations for landfill cells constructed under the new EPA guidelines adjacent to cells complying to the previous EPA guidelines
http://pardoengineering.com.au/projects/geo-environmental/
Tender Alert: Construction of a New Leachate Pond at Bolinda Road Landfill, Campbellfield (Hume City Council)
Close Date : Tuesday, 1 October 2013 2:00 PM
Supply and construction of the liner (geomembrane)
https://www.evalua.com.au/etb/hucc/ExternalTenderDetails.htm?id=746263
Tender Alert: Mitchell Landfill Cell 5 Construction
Supply and construction of the liner (geomembrane) Organisation: Mitchell Shire Council
Close date: Friday, 27 September 2013 2:00 PM EST
https://www.evalua.com.au/etb/misc/ExternalTenderDetails.htm?id=747600
University professor – First Geosynthetics Expert to be Elected to the Royal Society
https://www.queensu.ca/news/articles/queens-professor-elected-royal-society
A monster pre-welded panel of 38m x 86m (3268m2 weighing 2287.6 kilos) was supplied and installed across a full slurry lagoon.
A pre-welded panel of Cover Up 700 has recently been supplied and installed as a slurry lagoon floating cover.
The panel deployment was completed in approximately 4 hours. No onsite welding was required providing the client with a very significant saving.
http://www.hbbgeosales.co.uk/slurry-lagoon-floating-cover-cover-up-700.html
A grant of nearly $140K will go towards the construction of a new cell and leachate pond at the Hamilton landfill
http://www.standard.net.au/story/1754211/funds-boost-for-southern-grampians-glenelg/
Turning Bad Gas Into Good Solids
http://www.qmeb.com.au/news/general-mining/turning-bad-gas-good-solids/
Geotechnical Considerations in Applying Geotextiles to Coastal Revetments By Lex Nielsen (tomorrow: Thursday 12 September 2013)
Lex Nielsen is a Principal Consultant with WorleyParsons
http://www.coastsandports2013.com.au/docs/CP2013Program.pdf
Kingscote Landfill, Stage 2 Cell 1 Bentofix – Kangaroo Island Council
http://www.kangarooisland.sa.gov.au/webdata/resources/files/Appendix_A.pdf
SITA’s Taylors Road Landfill site consists of more than 20 lined landfill cells capturing leachate
Eighteen leachate sumps transfer this leachate to treatment ponds
http://www.awmr.com.au/water-news/1292-visibility-and-control-delivered-through-your-desktop
URS undertakes monitoring of unlined Burwood Landfill, located in coastal sand dunes north of Christchurch City
https://www.ap.urscorp.com/projects/burwood-landfill/
New Liner Installer: NCS also specialise in the installation of waterstop applications, Geo-Synthetic Clay Liners (GCL) and roll on and spray on membrane systems
More information: http://www.ncsaustralia.com.au/
Calculating local geomembrane indentation strains from measured radial and vertical displacements
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S026611441300071X
Humes now distributing geosynthetic products in Australia
http://www.humes.com.au/precast-solutions/stormwater/stormwater-drainage/geosynthetics.html
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September 2013 Vol.2
Australian Seminar Programme on Recent developments in the Use of Geosynthetics in Paved and Unpaved Road Applications
by Dr. Steve Perkins- Professor of Engineering Montana State University (USA)
http://globalsynthetics.com.au/files/global-synthetics-seminar-2013.pdf
Damaged Liner Causes Hong Kong Landfill Leak
http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1301503/damaged-liner-caused-leak-no-pollution
Multiple HDPE Liner Welders needed for one of Australia’s largest gas projects in Port Hedland-Karratha WA
Carrying out Geomembrane Welding using products such as HDPE, LLDPE & PP Perform quality Geomembrane welds that meet quality standards
http://www.seek.com.au/Job/hdpe-liner-welder/in/port-hedland-karratha-pilbara-port-hedland-karratha-pilbara/25164612
GSE, Agru, Solmax to all present at Heap Leach Solutions 2013 Conference in 2 weeks
http://www.heapleachconference.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/HPL13-approved-papers.pdf
Golder Associates Seeks Senior Tailings Engineers
http://www.seek.com.au/Job/senior-tailings-engineers/in/sydney-cbd-inner-west-eastern-suburbs/25040829
Short Course on Electronic Leak Detection and Leak Location Surveys for Geomembrane Liners (Wed 6th November at the Novotel in Brisbane)
Limited Places – Book Early (Course includes demonstration of equipment and procedures)
All participants will also receive a complimentary book on ‘Leak Location Methods for Geomembranes’ (Edited by Dr. John Scheirs)
To register please contact: [email protected]
Advanced Algal Technologies Limited installs geomembrane-lined algae ponds in NSW
http://www.advancedalgal.com/blog/
Golder Associates in the News
http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/breaking/18733252/dirt-men-step-ahead-of-rising-green-shoots/
New Modular Floating Cover Modules from Aeramix
http://www.aeramix.com.au/pdf/hexa-cover-brochure2013.pdf
Use of Geosynthetics in Wind Farm Access Roads (New Publication)
http://trid.trb.org/view.aspx?id=1249143
Fabric Solutions installs 18,000 sqm water dam liner for cotton farming
http://www.fabricsolutions.com.au/18000-sqm-water-dam-liner-for-cotton-farm/
Geomembrane Floating Cover Captures Biogas from Melbourne Water Western Treatment Plant
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/plant-lights-up–with-the-mighty-power-of-poo-20121117-29j1i.html
Free Trade Zone FTZ Authority Approved for SKAPS Georgia Geotextile Facility
http://www.strtrade.com/news-publications-FTZ-Georgia-geotextile-090313.html
Low & Bonar acquires geosynthetic products maker Texiplast for €18.9m
Low & Bonar, the international performance materials group acquires Texiplast a Slovakian producer of high strength geosynthetic products serving the civil engineering market
http://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/company-news/low-bonar-plc/newsdetails.aspx?news_id=151693
GEOSYNTHETICS INDIA – 2013 and Seminar on Geosynthetic Barriers 23-25 October 2013 New Delhi, India
http://www.geosynthetica.net/wp-content/uploads/SILVERJUBILE-IGSIndia.pdf
Enviro Liner 6000 HD Offering 25 Year Warranty
http://www.layfieldenvironmental.com/pages/products/geomembranes.aspx?id=3044
Canal restoration ahead of schedule
http://www.devonnewscentre.info/canal-restoration-ahead-of-schedule/
New Geotextile Clay Liner has Superior Properties
http://www.e-mj.com/index.php/departments/equipment-gallery/3141-geotextile-clay-liner-has-superior-properties.html
September 2013 Vol.1
Fabtech seeking Project Administrator for Immediate Start for Geomembrane Lining project Based Near Woleebee/Wandoan, QLD
http://www.fabtech.com.au/careers/vacancies/78-project-administrator
HDPE Liner Supervisor required for an $80M tailings dam project South of Perth
http://www.seek.com.au/Job/liner-supervisor-hdpe-specialist-120k-super/in/perth-fremantle-southern-suburbs/24961203
Geotest has another employment position available for Geomembrane technician to conduct Geomembrane Leak Location Surveys
http://jobview.careerone.com.au/Construction-Supervisor-Job-Ridgehaven-SA-124995491.aspx
Short Course on Electronic Leak Detection and Leak Location Surveys for Geomembrane Liners (Wed 6th November at the Novotel in Brisbane)
Limited Places – Book Early (Course includes demonstration of equipment and procedures)
All participants will also receive a complimentary book on ‘Leak Location Methods for Geomembranes’ (Edited by Dr. John Scheirs)
To register please contact: [email protected]
Agru Australia will be showcasing it’s extensive range of geomembrane products at QGCE on 10 and 11 September 2013. QGCE is a niche CSG-LNG event offering visitors the largest free-to-attend industry expo in the state alongside a 2-day conference program that will inform, educate and inspire.
http://www.queenslandgasconference.com.au/
Initial Report Published on the Independent Review of Coal Seam Gas Activities in NSW
http://www.chiefscientist.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/31246/130730_1046_CSE-CSG-July-report.pdf
Fabtech seeking new Finance Manager
http://www.fabtech.com.au/careers/vacancies/77-finance-manager
Total Lining Systems welding technician demonstrates step by step process of vacuum boxes testing of geomembrane extrusion welds
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-N0OOiAhzw
Northern Constructions Group undertakes extensive HDPE Lining for Irrigation Channels in Victoria
http://www.northernconstructionsgroup.com.au/hdpe-liner-channel-works.html
Calculating local geomembrane indentation strains from measured radial and vertical displacements (New Publication)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S026611441300071X
Senversa further strengthens Geotechnical Engineering and Geosynthetics Services
http://www.senversa.com.au/news/
New IGS Newsletter just published
http://www.geosynthetica.net/wp-content/uploads/IGS_News_July2013.pdf
Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil for Low-Volume Bridge Abutments (New Publication)
http://lib.dr.iastate.edu/intrans_reports/5/
Moisture Content Effect on Sliding Shear Test Parameters in Woven Geotextile Reinforced Soil (New Publication)
http://www.ijesi.org/papers/Vol%202(8)/Version-2/B0282010015.pdf
Algae dewatering on Geotextiles
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbNQgBrLD2g
Alaskan Drilling Waste to be stored in a double liner system consisting of two layers of 60 mil high density polyethylene
https://dec.alaska.gov/eh/sw/2013-8-1%20AIMM%20DWM%20Responsiveness%20summary.pdf
Update on Geosynthetic Barrier Developments
http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b8e4e42e#/b8e4e42e/30
5.7 miles of geotextile tube-reinforced sand dune used in Rebuilding New York’s Coastal Areas
http://www.mfrtech.com/articles/54705.html
Geotextile Seaming Solutions using 3M™ HolFast 70 Cylinder Spray Adhesive
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-J0GRSG2ns
TenCate Polyfelt® TS geotextiles for leach field applications
http://www.archiexpo.com/prod/tencate/geotextiles-leach-fields-59331-407550.html
Demonstration of technology to treat swine waste using geotextile bags and zeolite beds (New Publication)
http://www.experts.scival.com/reachnc/pubDetail.asp?t=pm&id=84878419987&o_id=421
August 2013 Vol.8
Moody’s downgrade GSE Environmental, Inc. due to probability of default following continued weak performance
Approximately $190 Mill rated debt affected
https://www.moodys.com/research/Moodys-downgrades-GSE-to-Caa1–PR_279427
Agru to Set up new HDPE Geomembrane Extrusion Plant at Truganina Victoria
http://www.agru.com.au/index.php/about-us/latest-news
More information: [email protected]
Raven Engineered Geomembranes reported Q2 sales of $37.3 Mill, up 1% year over year
http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/raven-industries-reports-fiscal-2014-second-quarter-results/?id=152113
http://www.nasdaq.com/article/ravens-q2-earnings-miss-estimates-analyst-blog-cm269496#ixzz2cpZDXXyq
TenCate records EUR 13 Mill net profit in first half of 2013
http://www.netherlandscorporatenews.com/archive/inp/2013/07/25/T014.htm
Short Course on Electronic Leak Detection and Leak Location Surveys for Geomembrane Liners (Wed 6th November at the Novotel in Brisbane)
Limited Places – Book Early (Course includes demonstration of equipment and procedures)
All participants will also receive a complimentary book on ‘Leak Location Methods for Geomembranes’ (Edited by Dr. John Scheirs)
To register please contact: [email protected]
Mathieu Cornellier has joined Solmax as Technical Manager, covering the Americas, Africa and Europe
http://www.solmax.com/news/mathieu-cornellier-joins-solmax-as-technical-manager/
Aspect Environmental Lining Ltd strives to be the best installer of geosynthetic lining systems within New Zealand
http://www.aspectlining.co.nz/about.php
MACKAY Regional Council is spending $3 Mill to extensively cap the first landfill cell at Hogan’s Pocket
http://www.dailymercury.com.au/news/council-dumps-3m-on-landfill-and-more-cost-to-come/1984414/
Lining Steep Rock Slopes with a Geomembrane Liner to Facilitate Tailings Facility Expansion (Free Download)
http://www.tierragroupinternational.com/tierra2012/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Lining-Steep-Rock-Slopes.pdf
New Tender – Supply and delivery of Geosynthetic Clay Liner (GCL) and Geotextile for Saltwater Creek Landfill Site in Maryborough (closes Thursday, 12 September 2013)
http://www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/tenders/-/asset_publisher/e5zQ/content/swm-1-13-14-supply-and-delivery-of-clay-liner-and-geotextile-closes-12-september-2013?redirect=%2Ftenders
New Geotextile Coastal and River Defence Systems from Geofabrics UK
http://www.geofabrics.com/downloads/dload.htm?name=coastal-river
Installing Geomembrane with the new TRIAC ST from Leister (Training Video)
http://www.stanmech.com/TRIAC-ST-geomembrane-video
Veris Gold Corp. announces commissioning of new geomembrane-lined tailings facility at Jerritt Canyon
http://www.foxcarolina.com/story/22953794/veris-gold-corp-announces-commissioning-of-new-tailings-facility-at-jerritt-canyon
Synthetic double-liner system called Drainliner™, manufactured by Agru America located in Fernley, Nevada
http://www.foxcarolina.com/story/22953794/veris-gold-corp-announces-commissioning-of-new-tailings-facility-at-jerritt-canyon
August 2013 Vol.7
Feature Story – Burke Industries Now Fully Capable to Supply CSPE membrane in Australia
CSPE, known for installations still functioning flawlessly after 30 years, is now available from Burke Industries to the Australian market.
CSPE geomembranes from the 1980s have actually outperformed many of the membrane formulations that were specified as alternatives to them in the mid-to-late 1990s and early 2000s.
More Information Contact: Stephen Roades at [email protected]
Short Course on Geomembrane Leak Detection in using Electronic Leak Detection and Leak Location Surveys (Wed 6th November at the Novotel in Brisbane)
Course includes demonstration of equipment and procedures. All participants will also receive a complimentary book on ‘Leak Location Methods for Geomembranes’ (Edited by Dr. John Scheirs)
To register please contact: [email protected]
J. P. Giroud to present on Geomembranes at New Zealand Geotechnical Society Conference NZGS2013 20-23 November 2013
http://www.nzgs13.co.nz/speakers/18/
Geomembrane Exhibitors Solmax, Coletanche and ExcelPlas Set Up for Australia’s Largest Mining Show at Olympic Park, Sydney Tomorrow (Entry is Free)
http://www.aimex.com.au/en/Exhibitors/204013/Solmax
Tensar TriAx Box of Rocks Demonstration (Must See Video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ra4B5Tx4QCk&feature=youtu.be
Mirafi® H2Ri a patented geosynthetic woven with a special blue water-wicking material, offering the ultimate roadway subgrade stability solution (Must See Video)
Specially designed to be integrated in extreme subsoil environments where water control is critical to road strength and durability.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6TAKXSI7HU
New Modified ASTM Test ASTM D7748 / D7748M – 13 Standard Test Method for Flexural Rigidity of Geogrids, Geotextiles and Related Products
http://www.astm.org/Standards/D7748.htm
New Product for Anchoring Geosynthetics Against Wind Uplift
http://www.platipus-anchors.us/applications/anchored-reinforced-grid-solutions/
Naue Launch Geosynthetics for Construction Roads and Heavily Trafficked Areas
http://www.naue.com/en/applications/civil-engineering/construction-roads-and-heavily-trafficked-areas.html
Geotextile sandbags will be positioned at beach stormwater outlets, ensuring these zones are protected from the erosive force of stormwater during heavy rain
http://www.whyallanewsonline.com.au/story/1705883/beach-replenishment-program-gets-underway/
New three-ply CSPE geomembrane from Burke Industries constructed of two CSPE enhanced rubber layers and one layer of scrim reinforcement,
Designed for long-term exposure to and durability against inclement weather and UV
http://www.distributedenergy.com/DE/Articles/Under_Cover_Operations_20916.aspx
Peninsula Waste Management P/L Landfill Works Approval
http://www.epa.vic.gov.au/our-work/licences-and-approvals/public-participation/featured-applications/~/media/Files/Our%20work/Licences%20and%20approvals/Featured%20works%20approval%20applications/Peninsula%20Waste%20Management/DromanaWorksApprovalProcess.pdf
Geogrid tames tough Florida elements for roadway expansion
http://www.roadsbridges.com/geogrid-tames-tough-florida-elements-roadway-expansion