Here is another great case study with this one showcasing our Bentotex® GCL 50 being used alongside Ekotex® 20 Geotextile to create a wildlife habitat pond for the client HS2 Ltd to assist with the HS2 Project.

With this particular part of the project as part of the enabling works across the central section of HS2, it was identified that alternative habitat must be created for wildlife along the proposed route of the new high speed rail project. This includes the creation of aquatic habitat for amphibious creatures such as the protected great crested newts.

HS2 designers had determined five possible lining solutions for ecological mitigation sites including bentonite liners. Geosynthetics Ltd proposed the use of Bentotex® GCL with a 300mm surcharge material to form the liner for the pond. Ekotex® 20 non-woven geotextile was proposed as a protection fleece for use above and below the liner to prevent damage during installation.

To read more on this case study follow the link http://www.geosyn.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Case-Study-Bentotex-GCL-Wildlife-Habitat-Pond-115.pdf.

Bentotex® is a Geosynthetic Clay Liner (GCL). It is an innovative composite product manufactured using the naturally occurring Bentonite clay resource. The powdered Bentonite clay is sandwiched between a woven and non-woven geotextile, resulting in a very strong robust product.

Benefits:

• Easy to install
• Self-sealing
• Excellent slope stability
• High chemical resistance
• Excellent climate resistance
• Resistance to differential settlement

Applications:

• Ponds
• Lakes
• Lagoons
• Wet systems
• Reed beds
• Landfill (caps and lining)

If you would like more information or for site specific project design information, please call our sales department on 01455 617139 or email sales@geosyn.co.uk