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Officials investigating landfill slide where eight acres of the active landfill slide off the liner
http://dailyindependent.com/local/x789522435/Officials-investigating-landfill-slide

Polyurea Potable Water Coating Lines High Profile Reservoir after HDPE lining failure
http://www.polyurea.com/npps/story.cfm?nppage=150

Tensar International Corporation (“Tensar”) filed a complaint in the Northern District of Georgia asserting false advertising
http://www.natlawreview.com/article/superiority-triangular-geogrids-over-uniaxial-and-biaxial-geogrids-issue-action-brou

Maccaferri to host a free 90-minute webinar on “Coastal Applications with Polymeric Marine Mattresses – Thursday, 19 September 2013
https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?llr=gajvvgdab&oeidk=a07e7x1x3170ca05b0b&oseq=

Layfield Publishes Critical Comparision of Bituminous Geomembranes with Polyolefin Geomembranes
http://www.layfieldemf.com/pages/consultants/BituminousGeomembranes.aspx

Colorado Lining Publishes Technical Library on Liners including EPDM, Geo Clay Liners, Hypalon, LLDPE, PVC, RPE, RPP, Spray-applied Liner, Woven Coated XR-5
http://www.coloradolining.com/TechLibrary.php

Durability and long-term strength of seams in HDPE geomembranes (New Presentation)
M. Shoaib and  R.K. Rowe
http://www.geomontreal2013.ca/abstracts/GeoMon2013Abs342.docx

Diffusive Transport of BPA through an HDPE geomembrane (New Presentation)
http://www.geomontreal2013.ca/abstracts/GeoMon2013Abs246.doc

Geotextile used to repair airport sinkholes
http://www.courierpress.com/news/2013/sep/09/bloomington-airport-closing-runway-sinkhole-repair/

Geotextile fabric was installed under the revetment prevent further erosion
http://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/Nahant-Beach-Reservation-Rehab-Project-Requires-Delicate-Maneuvers/21099/

Superiority of Triangular Geogrids over Uniaxial and Biaxial Geogrids at Issue in Action Brought by Tensar Against Former Employee
http://www.natlawreview.com/article/superiority-triangular-geogrids-over-uniaxial-and-biaxial-geogrids-issue-action-brou

HOT TOPIC: DRAINAGE PERFORMANCE OF GEOSYNTHETIC LAYERS IN A DOUBLE LINED CONTAINMENT APPLICATION UTILIZING FLEXIBLE GEOMEMBRANES
In recent years, regulators have specified use of double lined leak detection systems in various geomembrane containment applications. One popular application is where the geonet is encapsulated between the primary and secondary geomembrane to monitor and remove leaks. The interaction between the geomembrane and geonet under high hydraulic loads can potentially result in the flexible geomembrane being pushed into the ribs of the geonet. This deflection from the plane in a geomembrane can adversely affect the drainage performance of the leak detection layer. There is limited research available on this subject matter. Standard Test Methods such as ASTM D4716 determine the hydraulic transmissivity of a Geosynthetic using a constant head, however this test does not take into consideration the geomembrane deflection into the drainage layer as the geomembrane specimen is supported by steel plate. There is also not much choice available for design engineer’s from a geomembrane selection perspective.
Corresponding Author:    Rohit Sati, Layfield Group- Engineered Membrane and Films
http://www.geomontreal2013.ca/abstracts/GeoMon2013Abs396.docx

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

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

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

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