September 2017 Vol. 5

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Ostwald Bros Creditors Revealed
https://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/revealed-ostwald-bros-debt-ato-big-names/3221613/

Controversial CSG Wastewater Ponds
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/low-confidence-expert-panel-raises-concerns-about-santos-coal-seam-gas-impacts-20170829-gy6wgc.html

Expert Report Finds Potential Risks for Narrabri CSG Project
https://www.unconventionaloilandgas.com.au/report-finds-potential-risks-for-narrabri-csg-project/

Geomembrane Lining System Specialists Seeking Logistics Coordinator (Brisbane Role)
https://www.seek.com.au/job/34366548

Conductive Geotextile Patent Published
http://www.freepatentsonline.com/WO2017132734A1.pdf

BHP Monitoring Program for Lined Storage and Evaporation Ponds [PDF]
http://www.bhp.com/-/media/bhp/regulatory-information-media/copper/olympic-dam/0000/2017-environment-protection-and-management-program/monitoring-program—waste.pdf

Afitex-Texel Releases Design Guidance for Protection from Soil Gas Infiltration
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2017/09/06/afitex-texel-releases-design-guidance-for-protection-from-soil-gas-infiltration/

Coal Ash Management Using Geotextile Tubes
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2017/08/01/ccr-management-using-geotextile-tubes/

Questions and Answers on Geomembrane Technical Experts
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2017/08/01/questions-and-answers-from-the-gma-techline-3/

Geomembrane Lined Ponds Used for Removal Metal Contamination from Mine Water (New)
https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/force-crag-mine-water-treatment-scheme

Alexandros Droudakis, Thrace Nonwovens & Geosynthetics S.A Presents at GeoTech Expo
http://www.geotechexpo.com/speakers/alexandros-droudakis/

Agru High-Temperature Resistant HDPE Liners [PDF]
http://www.agru.at/en/print-bauteilabmessung-pdf/cat/pe-htr-liners-2/p/1403511%2C14035%2C140/?view=pliste&tx_commerce_pi1%5BshowUid%5D=140351105005

Geomembrane Wedge Welders Offered at Just $3K
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/like/222572228263

Greening India – Starting With Highways, an Initiative by Strata Geosystems
http://www.prnewswire.co.in/news-releases/greening-india—starting-with-highways-an-initiative-by-strata-geosystems-642716333.html

Wind Defender vs Unballasted 8 mil Geomembrane Top of Slope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wtA04DEziE

Geomembrane Short Course Notes by Gary Kolbasuk [PDF] (Open Source)
https://www.tn.gov/assets/entities/environment/attachments/sw-esos2016_rm-a-b_2016-04-21-0840_raven.pdf

Short Course on Geosynthetics in Civil Engineering Applications
http://www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com/

Tensar “The King of the Road” Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwz442cNjR8

Tensar Demonstrate their Geogrid Product with an Army Tank
http://geoprac.net/2017/09/tensar-wants-drive-tank/

New Tender – Isaac Regional Effluent Storage Dams Remediation
Remedial lining works are required at various effluent storage dams across the Isaac region to improve the long term stability, management of seepage and improve the overall integrity of the dam structures
https://lgtenderbox.com.au/tender/display/tender-details.do?id=6876&action=display-tender-details

New Tender – Dysart Irrigation Dam Remediation Works
https://lgtenderbox.com.au/tender/display/tender-details.do?id=6875&action=display-tender-details

ExcelPlas Geosynthetics Testing Expands Geosynthetic Testing Offerings (Lab News)
ExcelPlas now performs more than 120 standard geosynthetic tests in accordance with relevant  ASTM, GRI and ISO standards.
We have extensive experience with all types of geosynthetics – from geomembranes (HDPE, LLDPE, fPP), geotextiles to geonets, geogrids, geocomposites and and geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs).
As a Nationally Accredited Testing Laboratory our technicians, equipment and quality system are monitored regularly for proficiency and compliance assuring that you can count on quality results every time.

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