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Utilization of Geosynthetics with Used Vehicle Tyres to Cater for Disposal of Drainage

In the free draining sandy conditions of Western Australia the disposal of storm water drainage “run-off” from residential areas is normally catered for by an open retention basin contained within a fenced enclosure. This paper will provide a case history of a project combining 20,000 used vehicle tyres, geotextiles and geogrids to create an underground storage medium.