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BHP Reconsiders Heap Leaching for Olympic Dam Project
http://www.theage.com.au/business/mining-and-resources/bhp-changes-its-tune-on-olympic-dam-project-20140802-zzp9d.html

Geosynthetics Solutions for Victoria Desalination Plant
Fabricator & Installer:  Colorado Lining Intl. Inc., Geosynthetic material welding:  Demtech hot-wedge welders, Geotextile: TerraStop 600 CAD, Polyfabrics Australia Geomembrane:  CSPE-R, 45- & 90-mil, Burke Industries
http://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/articles/0814_f2_australian_desalination.html

ExcelPlas Expands Queensland Geomembrane Testing Lab with Additional 3 Staff and 3 Testing Stations
http://www.excelplas.com/geomembrane-testing

Design of Santos Leewood Brine Ponds (Declassified)
http://www.resourcesandenergy.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/449922/Santos-Leewood-Phase-1-REF_20121219-_Part2.pdf

Food Manufacturer Improves Sustainability with Biogas Recovery with Polyethylene Covers
http://www.sustainabilitymatters.net.au/case_studies/68793-Food-manufacturer-improves-sustainability-with-biogas-recovery

Electrical Leak Location Method Receives New ASTM Standard Designation
http://www.astm.org/Standards/D7953.htm?A

Maccaferri Australia Distributing New Fluoropolymer Liner (totally chemical and UV resistant)
http://www.maccaferri.com.au/wa.asp?idWebPage=37319&idDetails=258

Liners for Capping of Remediation Sites (Guidance Document)
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/srp/guidance/srra/capping_remediation_sites.pdf

Watershed Geosynthetics Gives Makeover to Landfill With Closure Turf
http://www.cbs19.tv/story/26158322/watershed-geosynthetics-gives-long-awaited-makeover-to-tangipahoa-parish-landfill-with-closure-turf

Tensar International Strengthens Presence in Shale region
http://www.shaleenergyinsider.com/2014/07/30/tensar-international-strengthens-presence-in-bakken-shale-region/

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GSE Environmental Bankruptcy New Filing Alert
http://chapter11cases.com/2014/07/23/gse-environmental-inc-bankruptcy-new-filing-alert-exhibit-with-respect-to-plan-of-reorganization/

Control of GSE Handed Over to Holders of Secured Notes (Lenders take Control)
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-07-25/gse-wins-approval-of-recovery-plan-giving-lenders-control.html

Solmax Develop New Liners for Use in Unconventional Gas Projects
http://www.solmax.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Solmax_ShaleGas_v2.pdf

Australian Landfill Veteran Sam Bateman Retires
Bateman is well known for being a pioneer of a number of firsts and in attempting to get ahead of the curveafter the Victorian Landfill BPEM was published, Hanson decided to change the way it ran its Wollert Landfill.
http://www.ben-global.com/StoryView.asp?StoryID=824238984

Use of Tire Shreds in Leachate Collection Systems for Solid Waste Landfills (Golder Associates) https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/HM_swppt-wt-conf-leachate.pdf

Mackay Regional Council Spending $3 Mil 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/

Important Geosythetics Resource on Materials and Design Methodologies now Available as an E-Book
http://www.tensarsystems.com/linkedin-post-important-geosythetics-resource-materials-design-methodologies-e-book/

HDPE – a Hydrocarbon Resistant Membrane? (A Review)
http://www.pollutionsolutions-online.com/article_read/1219/

New Paper by Golder Associates on Soil-Bentonite Liner for Tailings Management Facility Optimization 
http://www.georegina2014.ca/accepted-papers.php?lang=en

Landfill Cap Slippage Caused by Faulty Design (New Report)
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/easton/index.ssf/2014/07/chrin_landfill_cap_slippage_ca.html

Trends on Leach Pad Liner Shear Strength: Textured Geomembrane and Soil Liner Classification
http://www.anddes.com/sites/default/files/publicaciones/Trends-on-Leach-Pad-Liner-Shear-Strength-Textured-Geomembrane-and-Soil-Liner-Classification.pdf

Maccaferri shows of its new GBR-P Polymer Liner for Remediation of Contaminated Sites
http://www.maccaferri.com.au/wa.asp?idWebPage=37319&idDetails=255

Exploring the World of Geosynthetics
http://soilerosiononline.com/article-permalink-35.html

Melbourne Geotechnics Conference 104 days left   www.7iceg2014.com
Two exhibition booths: 10 and 11, remaining on expanded floor plan/book today to secure your exhibition presence.
To view current sponsors and exhibitors:
http://www.7iceg2014.com/sponsorship-exhibition/sponsors/
http://www.7iceg2014.com/sponsorship-exhibition/exhibitors/
Sponsorship opportunities available include:
Silver Level at $15,000 – includes one exhibition booth space
Bronze Level at $10,000
Keynote Session at $ 7,500
Congress Dinner at $ 10,000 – Exclusive/substantial branding/networking opportunity
Apply on line via: https://wsm.com.au/ei/getdemo.ei?id=680&s=_1P80NTBQT

Fabtech secures $20 Mill of contracts with Golder Associates for QGC Northern Wastewater Treatment Plant, Arrow Daandine Brine Dam, SA Water Happy Valley Water Treatment Plant and other contract wins
http://www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20140714/pdf/42qsvxt6tb11yf.pdf

Lining Solutions Geomembrane Channel and Dam Lining wins Gold in Best New Product at IAL 2014
http://iciindustries.com.au

New Pond Works in Cooper Basin
http://www.ostwaldbros.com.au/news/ostwald-bros-begins-work-on-santos-cooper-basin-gas-fields/

Tech Note on In-Situ Repairs of Geomembrane Bubbles, Whales and Hippos – Published July 7, 2014  (Free Download)
http://www.geosynthetic-institute.org/papers/paper30.pdf

Guidelines on Using Geosynthetic Clay Liners in Landfills  (Free Download)
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/321509/LFE3.pdf

EPA approves Wyndham Council’s works approval application for the construction of a new 24m high landfill cell at Werribee Landfill
http://www.epa.vic.gov.au/about-us/news-centre/news-and-updates/news/2014/june/27/werribee-landfill-works-approval-application

New Type Geomembrane Installed
http://www.genap.nl/en/news/new-type-geomembrane-installed-centrale/

Guidance on Using Geomembranes in Landfill Engineering  (Free Download)
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/321514/LFE5.pdf

New Paper – Effect of ageing on the stress crack resistance of an HDPE geomembrane
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S014139101400250X

Creep Tension Testing of Geosynthetics – July 26, 2014
http://www.geosynthetic-institute.org/papers/paper29.pdf

Dense Asphaltic Concrete (DAC) the new Landfill Liner for Future Critical Containment
http://www.waste-management-world.com/articles/2014/07/walo-lining-new-cell-at-2-5m-cubic-metre-uk-landfill-site-with-asphaltic-concrete.html

GNA is sad to announce the passing of David Williams (Rainbow Bay, QLD).  David was a highly respected geomembrane designer and civil engineer with a long history of designing liner and cover systems for high profile mining companies and water authorities.  David was also a keen board and body surfer who would enter the surf almost daily.  He will be sadly missed.  To send your condolences please email [email protected]

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Free Technical Seminars on Flexible Liners in Melbourne and Brisbane
Register today (Limited Places) 
Registered attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance
Sponsored by Layfield and Australian Chapter of IGS
To register contact: [email protected]

MELBOURNE JULY 15TH 2014 (Next Tuesday !)
Crowne Plaza Melbourne1-5 Spencer St., Melbourne

BRISBANE JULY 17TH 2014 (Next Thursday !)
Brisbane Riverview Hotel Cnr. Kingsford Smith Drive & Hunt St.Hamilton, Brisbane QLD

Layfield Awarded Major Floating Cover Project for Department of Water & Power
http://www.layfieldgroup.com/pages/NewsAndEvents/News.aspx?id=10873

CURTIS BARRIER PTY LTD. Awared $375K for SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF GEOMEMBRANE LINER FOR STAPYLTON LANDFILL
http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/documents/bf/awarded-contracts.pdf

GEOFABRICS PTY LTD. Awared $387K for SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF GEOMEMBRANE LINER FOR STAPYLTON LANDFILL
http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/documents/bf/awarded-contracts.pdf

Fabtech seeking HDPE Geomembrane Welding Technicians / Senior Installers for Brisbane area
http://www.seek.com.au/job/26852431

What to look for in your Geosynthetic Clay Liners and why it matters
http://www.geofabrics.com.au/news-and-views/2014/07/56-what-is-in-your-gcl-and-why-it-matters

An Overview of Geosynthetics and Their Major Applications
This webinar presents an overview of the $3 billion worldwide industry in “Geosynthetics”
http://www.asce.org/events/EventDetail.aspx?id=23622323779

Free UK Environment Agency Release Report on Geophysical Testing of Geomembranes Used in Landfills
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/321543/LFE8_geophysical_testing_of_geomembranes_used_in_landfills.pdf

Free UK Environment Agency Publishes New Report on Using Geomembranes in Landfill Engineering
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/321514/LFE5.pdf

Free Technical Report on Using Cylinder Test Report for Assessing Geomembranes
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cylinder-testing-geomembranes-and-their-protective-materials-lfe2

Government Accounting Office Weighs In on Geosynthetics
http://blog.tensarcorp.com/government-accounting-office-weighs-in-on-geosynthetics/

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7th International Congress on Environmental Geotechnics – Application to Sponsor/ExhibitSponsorship opportunities available include:
Silver Level at $15,000 – includes one exhibition booth space
Bronze Level at $10,000
Keynote Session at $ 7,500
Congress Dinner at $ 10,000 – Exclusive/substantial branding/networking opportunityhttp://www.7iceg2014.com/sponsorship-exhibition/sponsors/

Geosynthetics Industry Exhibition at 7th International Congress on Environmental GeotechnicsONLY 4 more booths available/book today to secure a place on the wait list.  To view current sponsors and exhibitors:
http://www.7iceg2014.com/sponsorship-exhibition/exhibitors/
Apply on line via: https://wsm.com.au/ei/getdemo.ei?id=680&s=_1P80NTBQT

Technical Seminars – The Use of High Performance Geomembranes in the Oil & Gas and Municipal Water Industries A seminar presented by Layfield, with guest speakers from the Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI), Australasian Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society (ACIGS), Australasian Corrosion Association and Dr. John Scheirs, ExcelPlas.  
Melbourne – July 15, 2014; Brisbane – July 17, 2014
http://www.layfieldgroup.com/news/Layfield%20Geomembranes%20for%20Oil%20and%20Gas%20Technical%20Seminar%20Australia_July%202014.pdf

Layfield Awarded Major Floating Cover Project for Los Angeles Department of Water & Power
http://www.layfieldgroup.com/pages/NewsAndEvents/News.aspx?id=10873

UK Environment Agency Release Report on Geophysical Testing of Geomembranes Used in Landfills
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/321543/LFE8_geophysical_testing_of_geomembranes_used_in_landfills.pdf

Government Accounting Office Weighs In on Geosynthetics
http://blog.tensarcorp.com/government-accounting-office-weighs-in-on-geosynthetics/

UK Environment Agency Publishes New Report on Using Geomembranes in Landfill Engineering
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/321514/LFE5.pdf

Webinar – An Overview of Geosynthetics and Their Major Applications
This webinar presents an overview of the $3 billion worldwide industry known as “Geosynthetics”
http://www.asce.org/events/EventDetail.aspx?id=23622323779

Technical Report on Using Cylinder Test Report for Assessing Geomembranes
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cylinder-testing-geomembranes-and-their-protective-materials-lfe2

Installation of Bituminous Geomembranes (New)
http://www.geomembranes.com.au/installation.html

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