September 2019 Vol. 3

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NEWSMAKERS: * Axter  * BMI * EAGM * Huesker * GECAT * Geofabrics * Geoforum * Geotube™ * GRI * Jaylon  * TenCate

Jaylon Delivers Two Major Geosynthetic Lining Projects with Bituminous Geomembrane

The Kogan Creek IPAC 1 supply and installation project was completed in May 2019 by Jaylon in conjunction with their client BMD Constructions, the successful project consisted of 110,000 m2 of Solmax 1.5mm white LLDPE Geomembrane and 12,000m2 of Coletanche ES4 material from Axter International.
Project Name: Kogan Creek IPAC 1
Principal: CS Energy Limited 
Main Contractor: BMD Constructions
Geomembrane Installer: Jaylon 
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The Citic Pacific Mining Tailings Dam Embankment Raise was completed in January 2019 by Jaylon in conjunction with their client BGC Contracting. This challenging project utilised specialist Coletanche deployment equipment for safe deployment on steep slopes (1V : 1.3H). The works consisted of 58,000 m2 of Coletanche ES4 HFA (High friction Angle) from Axter International and 2.3km of tie in to the existing LLDPE liner using Hyrene Spot ADH membrane and adhesive bond. Ancillary works consisted of installation of protective non woven cushion geotextiles in various critical areas. 
Project Name: TSF Stage 2; Raise 2B – Sino Iron Project – Cape Preston
Principal: Citic Pacific Mining
Main Contractor: BGC Contracting
Geomembrane Installer: Jaylon
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Huesker’s Solution for Containment of a Contaminated Lime Landfill
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVOtjxMUhm4

TenCate Geosynthetics Issues Response to Misrepresentation of TenCate Geotube® Branded Products
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SBPF Waiting for State to Weigh in on Geotube Expansion
https://www.ack.net/news/20190905/sbpf-waiting-for-state-to-weigh-in-on-geotube-expansion

GECAT HDPE Geomembranes Made in Saudia Arabia Exceeding Industry Quality Standards
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Geoforum 2019 –LINKING PRACTITIONERS & GEOSYNTHETICS
SPEAKERS:  Dr. Robert Koerner (GRI),  Dr. Jorge Zornberg (University of Texas), John Volk (AECOM), Oliver Detert (Huesker)
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IGS Announcement on 2020 Chinese National Conference on Geosynthetics (May 27, 2020 – May 31, 2020)
https://www.geosyntheticssociety.org/event/10th-chinese-national-conference-on-geosynthetics/

How To Install Megaflo Drainage System On A Rectangular Sportfields | Geofabrics
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EAGM – EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF GEOSYNTHETIC MATERIALS
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