reputation for quality geosynthetics installation and already had an experienced crew on-site. The company was equipped to install the GCL and HDPE simultaneously, further decreasing the time needed to get the pad operational. Applying GCL is much faster than placing a compacted clay liner and because the heap leach pad was mostly flat, installation was faster, less expensive and easier to perform. The experienced crew used a telehandler to lay down the GCL and made sure there was an appropriate overlap for self-seaming. As soon as one GCL swath was completed, the HDPE membrane was applied, preventing any premature hydration. Result All the elements of the project came together perfectly: CETCO was able to meet the owner's delivery and performance requirements; regulatory clearances were quickly expedited; the weather cooperated; and installation was performed successfully. The owner appreciated the fast response of all participants and the ability to get the heap leach pad operational so quickly. G One truckload of GCL is equivalent to 150 truckloads of compacted clay, thereby using up fewer natural resources. >> For more, search " geosynthetic clay liners " at GeosyntheticsMagazine.com. Layfield 1/2 H GeosyntheticsMagazine.com 33http://www.GeosyntheticsMagazine.com http://www.layfieldgroup.com http://www.GeosyntheticsMagazine.com