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American multi-national Market Leader in Geosynthetics Seeking Australian Technical Manager
http://www.seek.com.au/job/28144777

Water-tight technology sees Aquamate expand into resource sector
http://www.theleadsouthaustralia.com.au/industries/mining-resources/watertight-technology-sees-aquamate-expand-into-resource-sector/

Excelplas Geomembrane Testing to Open Lab in Perth for Geosynthetics Testing
Info:  [email protected]

Leister’s new “Lighter, Smarter, Faster Wedge Dubuts at Portland Geosynthetics Conference
http://www.leister.com/en-us/leister-technologies/trade-shows/geosynthetics-2015/

Abso-Barrier™ Geomembrane combines strength with flexibility enabling high levels of stress-crack resistance 
together with excellent bi-axial load absorption characteristics. These properties are of prime importance in all situations of backfill placement or anticipated ground settlement.
http://www.shahzada.pk/benefits.php

Geomembrane Extrusion Welds – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (Presentation)
http://geosyntheticsconference.com/program/technicalsessions/excellenceinliningsystemdesign1/excellenceinliningsystemdesign1abstracts/#extrusionwelds

HDPE GeoLock Panels die Vertical Cut-off Barriers Around Landfills
http://www.cofra.sk/files/img/produkty/geolock/geolock_uk.pdf

Coffey seeking containment engineer for landfill, tailings lagoons, heap leach pads and geosynthetics
http://www.recruit.net/job/senior-associate-ground__jobs/17FFAC81AA7E3D5F

Covering Your Assets – Construction Quality Control of Geosynthetics
http://geosyntheticsconference.com/program/technicalsessions/excellenceinliningsystemdesign1/excellenceinliningsystemdesign1abstracts/#coveringyourassets

TenCate Introduces Polyfelt Rock® PEC
http://www.tencate.com/emea/geosynthetics/products/TenCate-Reinforcement-Geocomposites/TenCate-Polyfelt-Rock-PEC/default.aspx

South Australia EPA Publishes Guidelines for Wastewater Lagoons
http://www.epa.sa.gov.au/xstd_files/Waste/Guideline/guide_lagoon.pdf

Castlemaine landfill project investigation to be made public amid Mount Alexander Shire concerns of public information
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-13/mount-alexander-shire-keen-to-clear-up-castlemaine/6090506

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Mining pond disaster investigation – Poor design (loaded the gun) and steep slope (pulled the trigger)
http://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/articles/021215_mountpolley_disaster.html

Performance/Durability of Polyurea Containment Liners versus Polyethylene Based Geomembranes (Free Download)
http://www.wecontain.com/Geosynthetics%20Conference%20Technical%20Paper.pdf

ExcelPlas Labs Develop ATR Method For Sampling Purity and Quality of Geomembranes
Oxidation, degradation, contamination, incorrect material could cause brittleness, cracks, and weakness of your geomembrane.  Excelplas has developed a sample testing plan for these symptoms by analysing for these issues using single-bounce ATR.  To identify the problem, we compare the sample to the reference material, identify unexpected components, and ensuring the material is fit for purpose.  The method uses a FT-IR Spectrometer outfitted with an Attenuated Total Reflectance (ATR) sampling accessory with a single bounce diamond crystal, which is ideal for the analysis of black polyethylene geomembranes.  Email: [email protected]

New Geosynthetics Field Guide Focused On Repeatable Quality
The Complete Field Guide to Ensuring Quality Geosynthetics Installations by Industry veteran Glen Toepfer of CQA Solutions
The book reveals the inner workings of geomembrane installations, including the delicate balance between maintaining quality while containing cost.
http://cqasolutions.co/new-geosynthetics-field-guide-focused-on-repeatable-quality/

List of Geosynthetics Exhibitors Exhibiting at Portland Conference This Week (over 260 Exhibitors)
http://ifai-web.ungerboeck.com/oep/oep_p5_floorplan.aspx?oc=10&ct=GEO15ATT&eventid=5020

Next Generation GCLs with Polymer-Modified Bentonites for Extreme Environmental Applications
By Prof. Craig Benson, Ph.D., PE, NAE  email:  [email protected]
http://www.dfi.org/events%5CGWRI%20Geoenv%20Eng%20Symposium%20Announcement.pdf

Is it Possible to Achieve Zero Leaks in Geomembrane-Lined Containment Systems Using Geoelectric Leak Location Surveys?
By  Tim Bauters, PE, Ph.D. (Associate and Senior Consultant, Golder Associates):  e-mail:  [email protected]
http://www.dfi.org/events%5CGWRI%20Geoenv%20Eng%20Symposium%20Announcement.pdf

New Products: RhinoSkin 30SG is a high strength reinforced polyolefin geomembrane specifically engineered for use as heavy duty liners
http://www.interwrap.com/Downloads/industrial-docs/RhinoSkin-30SG.pdf

New Tender –  Channel Remediation Lining Supply
The objective of this Request for Tender is to deliver a value for money solution for the supply and delivery of Channel Remediation HDPE Lining
Closing Date: 27-02-2015
http://www.australiantenders.com/Tenders_by_State/New+South+Wales/?searchId=1273712886&action=search&page=1&listings_per_page=100

New Tender – Transfield Services seeking tenders for Tender 1354 Channel Remdiation with HDPE Liners
http://www2.tenderlink.com/tenders/health-safety/

New Brochure – Sealmac® – Maccaferri New Zealand, Ltd
http://maccaferri.co.nz/media/2347/sealmac-brochure.pdf

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CQA Case Study by Golder Associates (Free Download)
Construction Supervision of a Lined Waste Disposal Facility
http://www.infrastructurene.ws/3s-composition/uploads/2015/01/Dode-G.A.-and-Legg-P.A.-7.pdf

Designing with Geosynthetic Clay Liner for Alumina Residue Storage
Presentation by Alcoa (USA) at Alumina Workshop 19-23 April, Perth, WA
http://www.aqw.com.au/documents/150205-AQW-Program.pdf

Golder’s Landfill Closure Project in Cairns Showcased in BRW
http://www.brw.com.au/p/professions/keeping_it_tidy_at_year_old_landfill_Vc5vi6ft8WGXcbElQYFIUN

19 Essential things you need to know about Geogrids from industry veteran Nigel Wrigley
http://constructionreviewonline.com/2015/01/19-things-need-know-geogrids/

Technical Design Manual for Prefabricated Vertical Drains (PVD) (‘Wick Drains’) (Free Download)
http://www.ceteau.com/assets/pvd-design.pdf

Melbourne University to run course in landfill geotechnical aspects
incl. landfill design and management including wastedegradation and pollutants, liner/leachate collection systems, prediction of landfill settlement
https://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/view/2015/CVEN90027?output=PDF

GDT Lining Complete Geomembrane Lined Molasses Storage
http://www.gdtlining.com.au/photos/?id=4

ISO develops updated standard for Wide-width tensile testing of Geosynthetics — ISO/FDIS 10319
http://www.iso.org/iso/catalogue_detail.htm?csnumber=57696

Revolutionizing Geosynthetics – Electrokinetic (EK) Geotextiles Combining Electro-osmosis and Electrophoresis 
These new materials substantially speeding up the movement of water in clay-rich soils  an entirely new spectrum of applications geosynthetics
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/ceg/assets/documents/pdf/refGlendinning.pdf

Top Ten Global Environmental Consulting Firms Ranked by Revenue
CH2M Hill, TetraTech, Arcadis, URS Corporation (owned by AECOM from 2014) , Golder Associates, ERM, AECOM, AMEC, GHD and Cardno. Followed by MWH Global, Jacobs (inc. SKM), Parsons Brinckerhoff (owned by WSP Global from 2014), WorleyParsons, Atkins, SLR and Coffey
http://www.environmentalleader.com/2015/01/12/top-environmental-consulting-firms-ranked/

Solmax Launching its “Get Out of the Dark”  campaign at Geosynthetics 2015 Conference held in Portland, Oregon
Solmax will be holding a special technical presentation on Wednesday, February 18th at 8:30am, room E148
http://www.solmax.com/geosynthetics-2015-portland/

Dairies produce methane power using geomembrane covers
http://www.azcentral.com/story/money/business/2015/02/13/two-arizona-dairies-produce-methane-power/23366439/

State of the Art Geomembrane Containment Solutions by Titan in Business In Focus
http://www.businessinfocusmagazine.com/2015/02/state-of-the-art-containment-solutions/

Nambour Landfill – Cell 5 expansion staging map (Declassified)
http://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/addfiles/documents/projects/nambour-landfill-expansion/landfill_site_map_2015.pdf

Design Considerations for Slip Interfaces on Steep-wall Liner Systems
http://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/articles/0215_f2_slip_steepwall.html

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BREAKING NEWS
Geofabrics purchase 100% of shareholding in both Maccaferri Australia and Maccaferri NZ
http://www.maccaferri.com.au/webfiles/MaccaferriAu/files/Customer_Letter.pdf

Geomembrane Flood-Protection Shield (New Product)
http://thesandpaper.villagesoup.com/p/business-asks-to-test-flood-protection-shield-on-former-tuckerton-police-station/1300164

Duty Calculator for Importing HDPE Geomembrane from Malaysia (Free Use)
http://www.dutycalculator.com/dc/168266368/business-industrial/industrial-agricultural-machinery/single-screw-extruder-screw-size-6-4-cm/import-duty-rate-for-importing-hdpe-geomembrane-from-malaysia-to-india-is-7.5/

Sensor Introduce Dry Geomembrane Mobile Integrity Arc Tester (New Product) – ASTM D7953 Compliant
http://www.sensorgroup.com/uploads/media/MIT_BROCHURE_02.PDF14

TenCate recorded organic growth of 4% in 2014, resulting in full-year turnover of approximately 1 Bill Euro
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/koninklijke-ten-cate-nv-tencate-070555882.html

ASC files new charges against failed Poseidon Concepts Liner Company
No funds were left to pay unsecured creditors who included Layfield Geosynthetics and Industrial Fabrics Ltd.
http://www.windsorstar.com/business/energy-resources/files+charges+against+failed+Poseidon+Concepts/10793968/story.html?__lsa=1a9c-6219#__federated=1

Composition of the 5 layer waterproof geomembrane Coletanche revealed
http://www.coletanche.com/en/geomembrane/structure

New ASTM Standard  (ASTM D7982 – 15) – Standard Practice for Testing of Factory Thermo-Fusion Seams for Fabricated Geomembrane Panels
http://www.astm.org/Standards/D7982.htm

Case Study – PVC lIner degradation – the liner had significantly deteriorated
http://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/articles/0215_f3_relining_lakehigh.html

Golders seeking Civil Design Engineer with Strong Civil Design Skills including Earthworks and Geosynthetics
http://careers.golder.com/job/Sydney-SeniorPrincipal-Civil-Design-Engineer-Job/2485542/?feedId=92800&campaignId=3&utm_source=Adzuna&utm_campaign=J2W_Adzuna

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Australian Company Accused of Contaminating Lake Malawi due to Failed Liner
Uranium tailings are typically stored under the water table in Australia and Canada, to reduce the risk of contamination. In Malawi, however, Paladin chose to store the tailings above ground behind a specially contracted dam.
http://www.africatrademagazine.com/industry-report/mining/1512-australian-company-accused-of-contaminating-lake-malawi.html

Storm damage ruptures geomembrane liner at Paladin’s uranium mine in Malawi
http://www.mining-technology.com/news/newsstorm-damage-ruptures-run-off-tank-liner-at-paladins-kayelekera-mine-in-malawi-4483739

WML Consultants Design and Supervise Construction of  Banksia Road Cell 5 Construction in in Dardanup WA
The works consisted of the earthworks required to form the cell, a subsurface drainage system, an underflow culvert system for storm water management, GCL/HDPE liner installation and leachate extraction system construction.
http://www.wml.com.au/projects.asp

WML Consultants Seeking Landfill Engineer for Bunbury and Dardanup
To manage landfill geosynthetic installations, cell expansion, capping works and remediation activities.
http://www.seek.com.au/job/27964525

Opportunity for Geomembrane Liners in South Australia for Unconventional Oil and Gas
http://petroleum.dmitre.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/218109/FAQ_-_South_East_Unconventional_Gas_and_Oil.pdf

On-Demand Webinar – ‘Use of Geosynthetics for Waterproofing Critical Hydraulic Structures’
http://mylearning.asce.org/diweb/catalog/item/id/70897/q/o=t&c=79&t=2108

Geomembrane Cushioning with Geocomposites
http://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/articles/0215_tech3.html

Tariff Concession Order has been made for Medium density polyethylene resin for use in the manufacture of HDPE geomembranes
http://www.customs.gov.au/webdata/resources/files/GAZETTE15-05Dated04February2015.pdf

Environmental regulator investigates possible CSG water spill by Santos
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-03/environmental-regulator-investigates-possible-csg-water-spill/6064956

Landflex™ HCR HDPE geomembrane for landfill cell lining and leachate containment works is sufficiently strong to enable direct tracking of concrete trucks without damage, allowing for faster concrete pours
http://www.externalworksindex.co.uk/entry/40214/ButekLandline/Landflex-HCR/

New Journal for Risk and Hazards with Geotechnical Structures,Geohazards & Geosynthetics
Georisk: Assessment and Management of Risk for Engineered Systems and Geohazards
http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/ngrk20/current#.VNP8cEtK5Fw

Example of “Ductility” of Skidmark™ Geomembrane in Irrigation
http://www.skidmarkgeomembrane.com/resources/Ductility+photos+-+UG+word.pdf

Raven Industries Releases New Approved Online Learning Course “Critical Elements in Specifying Underslab Moisture & Gas Barriers”
http://ravenefd.com/press-releases/raven-industries-releases-new-aia-ces-approved-online-learning-course/

Discussion of “Laboratory Study on Geosynthetic Protection of Buried Steel-Reinforced HDPE Pipes from Static Loading”
http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/(ASCE)GT.1943-5606.0001291

Influence of geosynthetic type on retarding cracking in asphalt pavements
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0950061814013361

Alfgrid geocomposite layer combines the functions of geotextiles and geogrids thus reinforcing and stabilising unstable desert soils
http://www.gulfconstructiononline.com/news/160806_Alyaf-leads-region-in-geosynthetics.html

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