July 2015 Vol.3

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1. DDT Liners install Bituminous Geomembrane Liner at Kenya Ponds (QLD)
http://www.ddtliners.com.au/project/kenya-large-pond-remediation-works/

2. Rockhampton Landfill Set for Piggy-back Extension (QLD)
Although innovative, regulators remain cautious about approving “piggy-backing” due to the possibility of the structural integrity of the landfill being compromised. The concerns revolve around the potential for the weight of the new waste threatening the stability of the existing landfill,  which could potentially rupture the liner system.
http://www.resourcerecovery.biz/news/rockhampton-landfill-set-piggy-back-extension

3. Experts Discuss Causes and Solutions for Stress Cracking of HDPE Geomembranes
https://www.dropbox.com/s/q5kqi8bvczhj3vt/2014%20-%20Scheirs%20%26%20Peggs%20et%20al%20-%20Is%20there%20a%20resurgence%20of%20SC%20in%20HDPE%20GMB.PDF?dl=0

4. Cardno Engineer Achieves Geosynthetic Certification (VIC)
Cardno Engineer James Elliott has been accredited as a Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) Inspector by the Geosynthetic Certification Institute for Geosynthetic Materials and Compacted Clay Liners
http://www.cardno.com/en-au/mediacentre/Pages/Cardno-engineer-achieves-critical-construction-accreditation.aspx

5. Seeking Civil Engineer with Knowledge of Geosynthetics and Landfill, Tailings and Dams experience (VIC)
http://www.seek.com.au/job/28976621

6. EPDM Liner Installer (Profile) – Lining Solutions (NSW)
http://aisgreenworks.com/lining-solutions-pty-ltd/

7. Northern Territory Geomembrane Installer Expands Operations (NT)
http://www.ntap.com.au/productsservices/miningconstructionservices/geomembrane-lining-solutions.aspx

8. Advertise with GNA
http://geosyntheticnews.com.au/advertise/

9. New Geomembrane Installation Guidelines Published
http://www.geosynthetica.net/fabricated-geomembrane-installation-guidelines/

10. Geomembrane Book Available Online
http://azsx.co/ebooks/a-guide-to-polymeric-geomembranes-a-practical-approach/

11. Hypalon Liner (1.52 m) Used to Line Reservoir
http://deereault.com/dam-reservoir-design/rifle-correctional-reservoir.php

12. New HDPE-Bentonite Composite Liner
The composite is comprised of water-based, polymer modified asphalt (PMA) membrane overlaid with an HDPE and bentonite geomembrane and covered by an HDPE core and polypropylene fabric drainage composite which provides excellent resistance to chemicals and root damage with redundant water protection.
http://www.eproserv.com/upfiles/040115093840_Concrete_Wall_Bentonite.pdf

13. New Range of Stabilizers for Premium HDPE Geomembranes and Fortified HDPE Liners
http://www.plastic-additives.basf.com/ev/internet/plastic-additives/en/function/conversions:/publish/content/plastic-additives/Download_center/Downloads/Additives-for-polyolefins.pdf

14. Thinner PP Geotextile for Road Construction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4KN2k70k4E

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