GO Transit expanded rail service between Hamilton and Toronto, requiring a third track on a historic embankment near Sunfish Pond. A geogrid-reinforced slope with a steel sheet pile wall was implemented to meet structural and environmental requirements.

Solmax partnered with Gollan Recycling GmbH to deliver a DIBt-certified geosynthetics solution for a catchment basin managing contaminated surface water. This case study outlines the technical approach and environmental benefits of the system.

Desilting Solutions removed 150,000 m³ of biosolids from sludge lagoons at three operational sewerage treatment plants using GEOTUBE dewatering containers for efficient dewatering.

Ehrensberger Quarry faced a crucial need to widen its mining area safely, leading to the swift implementation of a rockfall protection dam. Through effective collaboration, the use of Polyslope S, and adherence to stringent guidelines.

A rockfall event triggered the need to extend the existing avalanche and rockfall protection dam at the cable car parking area at Stubai Glacier using MIRAGRID geogrids and MIRAGRID erosion control grids, ensuring safety for the upcoming winter season.

ÖBB, Austrian Federal Railways' hydroelectric power station project featuring Solmax's Polyslope S system, consisting of MIRAGRID GX 55 and MIRAGRID Green for avalanche protection.

Polyslope S was used at the Ecocenter-Pfatten landfill to create environmentally sustainable rockfall protection structures, significantly reducing hazard levels and integrating vegetation. 

Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) identified track settlement issues and partnered with Solmax and Clifton Associates to implement a geosynthetic solution, reducing ballast use by 43% and completing repairs on a 72 ft section in under seven hours. 

GO Transit used hybrid MSE walls with MIRAGRID XT geogrids to stabilize embankments on Lakeshore West Line, ensuring stability under space and load constraints.

Cargill's Regina facility used MIRAFI H2Ri to stabilize expansive, frost-susceptible soils, reducing sub-ballast thickness by 55% and road construction costs by 20%. 

Kiki Beach Resort on Batam Island installed GSE HD 1.50 mm White Smooth for a recreational pond to enhance visual appeal and durability. The solution included custom roll sizes and a GSE Polylock anchoring system to meet design and site challenges.

Main Street in Palisade, CO, was reconstructed using geosynthetics to address soft soils and shallow utilities, reducing excavation and aggregate use.

The I-15 CORE Project in Provo, Utah, used a pile-supported embankment with MIRAGRID 8XT geogrid to stabilize soft soils and meet seismic and space constraints.

Approximately 6 acres of parking lots at a commercial office complex in Maine were rebuilt using MIRAFI RS580i to stabilize the base course, minimize excavation, and withstand extreme freeze-thaw conditions.

The Bell Middle School's steep landfill slope faced erosion issues, causing soil to wash into nearby homes. The geocell used for stabilization failed, so the school district replaced it with PROPEX Pyramat 75, a high-performance turf mat.

Solmax partnered with Kenmore Construction to stabilize a working platform for heavy equipment at the City of Akron’s Main Outfall Sewer Improvements project using MIRAFI RS580i high-performance geotextile and advanced geotechnical analysis. 

A global stability issue on the Old Pacific Highway caused a slope failure and pavement cracking. The MIRAFI H2Ri system was used to address soil saturation and prevent future slips, ensuring long-term stability without extensive over-excavation. 

Red Hill Landfill in Northern California stabilized a failed slope using the PROPEX Armormax  system with PROPEX Pyramat 75 HPTRM and B3 anchors, enhancing safety and erosion control. 

Reflective cracking at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport was mitigated using Petromat MPV600, a nonwoven paving fabric, installed directly on the cement-treated base to prevent moisture infiltration and extend pavement life

PROPEX Armormax stabilized the eroding embankments of Arroyo de los Montoyas, protecting WWTP6 from flooding and enhancing groundwater recharge in Rio Rancho, NM, with a resilient, nature-based erosion control solution.

Desilting Solutions restored a submerged stormwater pipeline in Milton, Queensland, to 97% capacity using GEOTUBE technology and remote dredging within a confined site.

Solmax provided a custom GSE HD geomembrane solution for the Summarecon Housing Estate in Bandung, enabling full soil consolidation in four months and ensuring the project launched on time.

A gold mine in Victoria, Australia, used Solmax GEOTUBE units with moisture-absorbing wicking yarns to improve water release, efficiently managing increased slurry waste in its limited-capacity tailings storage.

Kestrel Coal Resources restored silt trap capacity by dredging and dewatering 40,000m³ of silt using GEOTUBE units. The project preserved coal fines for sale.

MIRAFI FWL geotextile was installed at Selangor Turf Club to address water ponding issues, enhancing drainage efficiency and ensuring prompt track usability.

Livingstone Shire Council used MIRAFI H2Rx to upgrade Queen Street, Yeppoon, addressing surface cracking due to a soft, saturated subgrade.

Libmanan Road in Camarines Sur was reconstructed using MIRAFI H2Rx geotextile for improved subgrade stabilization and moisture management, enhancing road durability.

U.S. Route 441 in Gainesville, Florida was reconstructed using MIRAFI RS580i, improving performance against flooding and reducing maintenance needs.

Aeration Basin 2 at Thompson's Station wastewater plant was relined in 2012 using a custom GSE HD geomembrane system, ensuring operational efficiency. 

The Motiva Brine Pond in southeast Texas, supporting butane storage in salt caverns, underwent primary liner replacement and inspection to address leakage issues. 

Yerba Buena Island's redevelopment addressed slope failure with PROPEX Armormax, ensuring slope stability, erosion control, and utility protection during a major residential project. 

The City of Palm Desert improved flood control infrastructure by expanding the Section 29 Basin, constructing two new basins, and armoring the Mid-Valley channel with PROPEX Armormax. 

CN Railway utilized MIRAFI RS580i to stabilize track foundations at the Rosetown subdivision, improving safety, and reducing future maintenance costs in challenging conditions. 

Kenai Peninsula Borough in Alaska completed phase two of the Homer Solid Waste Facility landfill closure using Solmax geosynthetics, covering 226,000 ft² with a geosynthetic clay liner, drainage, and landfill-gas system.

Using MIRAFI^® H2Rx woven geotextile to improve pavement performance on Thailand's National Highway No. 117, addressing severe pavement damage.

In Fort Worth, Texas, Candleridge Park addressed erosion threatening neighborhood foundations by constructing a channel outlet and using PROPEX Pyramattress and PROPEX Pyramat 75 for cost-effective, sustainable slope protection.

GEOTUBE Marinetechnology was employed to construct a dyke, effectively reclaiming 507 acres in Malaysia.

The Jalan Kampung Lombong road reconstruction in Klang, Selangor, improved durability, and load capacity, addressing frequent truck traffic and adverse weather challenges.

Advanced leachate containment solutions were utilized to enhance the Sarasota landfill expansion, ensuring environmental protection and compliance with regulations.

In 2023, GEOTUBE Geobags were used to stabilize the eroding Brunei coastline, enhancing safety and sustainability.

China Academy of Railway Sciences utilized MIRAFI H2Rx products to manage subgrade moisture and frost heave in the Harbin-Yichun High-speed Railway, ensuring stability and environmental protection.

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) successfully restored natural tidal wetlands in the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta, enhancing habitats for wildlife and improving flood management.

Endeavour Mining Corporation's ITY gold mine in Côte d'Ivoire, employing Solmax's GSE HD geomembrane, successfully completed its tailings storage facility project ahead of schedule.

To meet the growing needs of a rapidly expanding resources industry, Pilbara Regional Waste Managment used GSE geomembranes at their new waste management facility.

Thurber Engineering and Solmax used MIRAGRID XT geogrid to remediate William Griffin Recreation Centre's turf, stabilizing voids and enhancing field performance. 

Monarch Dunes needed a sustainable solution for severe channel erosion in a community vineyard. The combination of PROPEX Armormax and Pyramattress provided durable, eco-friendly stabilization, reducing installation time and cost.

Baton Rouge's flood mitigation measures included PROPEX Armormax to reduce risks and protect homes against future flooding.

The Lloydminster's Northwest Drainage Channel was redesigned to prevent flooding, using PROPEX Pyramat for enhanced flow capacity and erosion control.

Effective stabilization of fine-grained subgrade soils and the implementation of MIRAFI RS580i led to a new roadway that exceeded performance expectations.

Jefferson County Highway Department successfully reconstructed Wisconsin Highway 106 over marshland, using geosynthetic materials to minimize excavation and ensure a stable, well-drained road surface.

Discover the Kayseri Boğazköprü project's transformative approach to railway subgrade stabilization using MIRAFI HMi for subgrade stabilization. 

Exploring the Kuzmin-Sremska Raca project, a key infrastructure initiative aimed at enhancing Serbia-Bosnia connectivity through strategic construction.

Utilizing MIRAFI RS580i for stable construction, the East Lake Sammamish Trail overcame soft soil challenges, reducing costs and material waste effectively.

The solar photovoltaic farm project near Almendralejo, Spain, optimized unpaved internal roads using geosynthetics to address low bearing capacity and challenging subgrade conditions. Despite unexpected rains, the use of MIRAFI HMi ensured stability and durability.

The Lidl parking lot project in Teterow used MIRAFI HMi to address poor soil conditions, achieving enhanced structural integrity. Completed on time, the project set new benchmarks in geotechnical engineering.

Shanghai's first double-layer rigid structure landfill overcame challenges of material supply and competition, to ensure successful completion and extended the landfill's service life with GSE HD geomembranes.

MIRAGRID GX geogrids transformed Chiang Rai's infrastructure, boosting safety and efficiency as well as seismic resilience.

Ishøj Lake transformed using tube GEOTUBE dewatering to improve water quality and support wildlife.

The GSE Leak Location Suite, including the S-100 Spark Tester, was successfully implemented at a frac pond project in Laredo, Texas, ensuring leak-free installation and quick identification of punctures in the liner.

Utilizing MIRAFI RS380i geotextile fabric, this project overcame poor subgrade conditions to construct four commercial buildings with stable platforms for parking lots and loading docks.

Innovative project connects wind farms to the grid, using a massive sand-based platform to prevent flooding and ensure energy transition.

Cenergi transforms POME into renewable biogas in Malaysia, using GSE geomembranes. This project reduced GHG and the approach highlights innovation in waste recycling and contribution to renewable energy goals.

GEOTUBE systems played a crucial role in coastal protection for Cannes' iconic La Croisette beach, ensuring resilience and uninterrupted beachside experiences.

Austria's Haager Lies became its first barrier-free cycle path, transforming a historical railway through strategic engineering and materials to boost the regional cycle network. 

The Marina of Portimão project, led by Solmax and Geosin, innovatively created a beach with reduced wave action, using underwater GEOTUBE systems, enhancing attractiveness and reducing maintenance costs.

In a West African gold mine, tailored geomembrane solutions improved environmental safety and resource recovery, adapting to specific site needs.

Europe’s largest nickel mine faced environmental challenges from water contamination due to rainfall, mining activities, and a tailings pond leak, requiring an innovative GEOTUBE technology solution.

Alaska's Dalton Highway demonstrated the effectiveness of MIRAFI H₂Ri in enhancing road durability and reducing maintenance in extreme environments. 

In Greece, a hotel enhanced its beach experience by installing submerged GEOTUBE breakwaters, reducing wave intensity and maintenance.

Xcel Energy successfully closed Sherco Pond No.1 and constructed Sherco Pond No.2 using BENTOLINER to meet stringent CCR regulations, ensuring minimal environmental impact and continuous service.

In 2012, Mississauga's IMAX parking lot implemented a low impact development system to manage stormwater, enhancing water quality and maintaining pavement integrity.

MIRAFI RS280i was used at Impact Solar Farm in Texas for efficient road stabilization, offering environmental benefits and cost savings.

Discover how Conquest's sewage lagoon upgrade using a geosynthetic clay liner overcame groundwater challenges, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.

Saskatchewan's first new potash mine in 40 years features advanced GSE HDH liners in its brine ponds, overcoming extreme temperatures and chemical exposure.

Egypt's mega aquaculture project in East Port Said completed phase two, using GSE HD geomembrane for water containment in a 20,000-acre fish and shrimp farm.

116th Ave in Grande Prairie was reconstructed using MIRAFI H₂Ri, overcoming failures from heavy traffic and challenging soil, improving road longevity and performance.

Hawaii's Kaneohe Stream stabilization project used PROPEX Pyrawall, a natural, vegetated solution, to protect properties and prevent flooding for up to 75 years.

BKDD used PROPEX Scourlok for durable, environmentally-friendly erosion protection along a drainage channel in Texas, replacing gabion baskets with a long-lasting solution.

Murrieta Creek's flood control project uses PROPEX Armormax for erosion protection and environmental restoration, ensuring safety and water quality for 75 years.

Oyster Lake's outfall, strained by storms and urban growth, was reinforced using PROPEX Armormax for erosion control. It withstood Hurricane Michael, protecting the area.

At the Florence Copper mine in Arizona, a pond built in 1997 with GSE Leak Location liner, operated for 24 years. Initially underutilized, its expansion required inspection of the exposed geomembrane.

In 2020, Anchorage expanded its landfill with a new cell, installing a composite liner system that included BENTOLINER, GSE HD liner, and HDPE piping.

PROPEX Armormax and PROPEX Pyramattress, an engineered mattress system that uses PROPEX Pyramat 75 HPTRM to construct a geosynthetic/soil/rock composite for protection of channels, slopes, and spillways.

The PROPEX Armormax system helped KYTC meet their goal of providing a safe, efficient, environmentally sound and fiscally responsible option to repair the slope while also ensuring access to the state park and economic growth in the surrounding area.

Full scale installation of the EEAS began in 2015 and has since been installed on over 100 miles of earthen levees in the New Orleans area. Since installation, multiple levees have experienced overtopping from major hurricanes, but have not breeched.

PROPEX Armormax helped to decrease sedimentation and pollutants and encourages infiltration of water back into the ground water table.

Since the completion of the project, the stream has naturally restored itself to its original channel depth.

The end goal of the project is to carry water from future 100-year floods through the city in the channel and eliminate flooding in Randolph.

PROPEX Pyramat is a High Performance Turf Reinforcement Mat (HPTRM) that protects the ground surface from erosion while promoting natural vegetation.

Eight, one foot, PROPEX Pyrawall lifts were constructed to raise the grade for the new parking lot.

The west fork of the Des Moines River in Palo Alto County, had experienced years of erosion and flooding. From 2006 to 2019, the riverbank had receded up to 215 feet in the middle of the bend.

The Altoona-Blair County Airport, a regional airport in central PA, faced a safety concern with one of its runways. Reflective cracking had occurred due to harsh freeze/thaw conditions during winter months.

Industrial waste, often in slurry form and containing contaminants, needs to be managed and disposed of properly to protect the environment.

GEOTUBE dewatering technology is a cost-effective method for removing water from industrial and mineral slurries and sludges.

The breakwater structure constructed with the GEOTUBE system at Sigandu Beach proved to be a cost-effective solution compared to conventional methods such as rock armor.

A remote gold mine located on an Indonesian island required the dredging of heavily silted settling ponds. These ponds contained valuable gold deposits that needed to be recovered and reprocessed.

GEOTUBE units are used to dewater the POME sludge. The units retain the solid particles within the tube, while the liquid can be recycled back through the plant or discharged through the polishing ponds.

Processing and refining rare earth minerals generates a waste stream that must be managed and stored in an environmentally secure manner.

The project involved upgrading an old, aerated sewage lagoon into a modern enclosed underground sewage treatment facility.