August 2015 Vol.5

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Emerging Applications for Floating Covers in the Mining and Energy Sectors to Protect Water
Brian Fraser, Layfield Environmental Canada, Andrew Mills, Layfield Canada Ltd. and Carlos Bone, Membrantec, Chile
https://www.layfieldgroup.com/Content_Files/Files/Hydroprocess2015_FloatingCovers-ProtectingWater.aspx

Aerial Footage of Aeramix Liner Works & Channel Remodelling in Victoria (Just Uploaded)
https://youtu.be/hTUjck6FUTo

ExcelPlas Announce New Project DT Destructive Testing Rates of $95/DT for 5 Shear and 5 Peel
For more information contact: [email protected]

Challenges of Building Geomembrane Lined Ponds in the Top End of Australia (Golder Associates & Fabtech)  – Crocodiles on the liner, wet season and extreme temperatures !
http://www.wmaa.asn.au/event-documents/2015_cdlf/SpeakerPresentations/Leachate_Workshop/Session%20Three.%20Leachate%20Storage%20Treatment%20and%20Disposal%20Case%20Studies/don_richardson%20and%20julie_currey.pdf

New Application for Geotextiles – Wind Aided Intensive Evaporation
http://www.wmaa.asn.au/event-documents/2015_cdlf/SpeakerPresentations/Leachate_Workshop/Session%20Three.%20Leachate%20Storage%20Treatment%20and%20Disposal%20Case%20Studies/christine_bell.pdf

The Real Issues and Challenges of Using Geosynthetics in Landfills by Adrian Roberts (GHD)      
http://www.wmaa.asn.au/event-documents/2015_cdlf/SpeakerPresentations/Session%20Five.%20Developments%20in%20Landfill%20Deisgn%20and%20Operations/adrian_roberts.pdf

Challenges Faced During the Construction of the Mugga Lane Landfill Extension (GHD)
http://www.wmaa.asn.au/event-documents/2015_cdlf/SpeakerPresentations/Session%20Nine.%20Landfill%20Construction%20and%20Final%20Capping/chris_nivison-smith.pdf

Design and Construction of a Piggyback Lined Landfill at Anglesea, Victoria- James Mackenzie (Mackenzie Environmental Pty Ltd.)
http://www.wmaa.asn.au/event-documents/2015_cdlf/SpeakerPresentations/Session%20Nine.%20Landfill%20Construction%20and%20Final%20Capping/james_mackenzie.pdf

Construction Quality Assurance During Landfill Construction by Luke Adams (Tonkin & Taylor)
http://www.wmaa.asn.au/event-documents/2015_cdlf/SpeakerPresentations/Session%20Nine.%20Landfill%20Construction%20and%20Final%20Capping/luke_adams.pdf

Redevelopment on a Closed Landfill – 10 years On – Sze-Fei Peng (Tonkin & Taylor Pty Ltd)
http://www.wmaa.asn.au/event-documents/2015_cdlf/SpeakerPresentations/Session%20Ten.%20Landfill%20Closure%20Redevelopment%20and%20Remediation/sze-fei_peng.pdf

Applying Best Practice Closure standards to  Construction and Capping of a Regional Landfill – John King, Director (Talis Consultants)
http://www.wmaa.asn.au/event-documents/2015_cdlf/SpeakerPresentations/Session%20Nine.%20Landfill%20Construction%20and%20Final%20Capping/john_king.pdf

Eight Years of Performance of Final Covers – Dr Melissa Salt (Tonkin Consulting)
http://www.wmaa.asn.au/event-documents/2015_cdlf/SpeakerPresentations/Session%20Nine.%20Landfill%20Construction%20and%20Final%20Capping/dr_melissa_salt.pdf

A Critical Review of Australian Landfill Guidelines by Anthony Dixon (GHD)
http://www.wmaa.asn.au/event-documents/2015_cdlf/SpeakerPresentations/Session%20Three.%20Landfill%20Planning%20and%20Developments/anthony_dixon.pdf

Innovative Design for Highly Alkaline Industrial Waste Landfill by Andrew Green (Golder Associates)
Excelplas Undertakes Independent Geosynthetics Testing
http://www.wmaa.asn.au/event-documents/2015_cdlf/SpeakerPresentations/Session%20Five.%20Developments%20in%20Landfill%20Deisgn%20and%20Operations/andrew_green.pdf

Maximising Service Life Expectancy for a New Wet Cell Leachate Collection System
by Allan Boase, Impact Blue Pty Ltd and Michael Asnicar, Logan City Council

http://www.wmaa.asn.au/event-documents/2015_cdlf/SpeakerPresentations/Session%20Five.%20Developments%20in%20Landfill%20Deisgn%20and%20Operations/Allan_Boase%20and%20Michael_Asnicar.pdf

Automated Dredging of HDPE Lined Landfill Leachate Ponds (New Technology)
http://cloud.excelplas.com/index.php/s/7Unmb7njgGLd9kK/download

Geosynthetic Reinforcements Ensure Cost Benefits and Improve Asphalt Life
http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/geosynthetic-reinforcements-ensure-cost-benefits-improve-asphalt-life-2015-08-07

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