African Barrick Gold Upgrades Tulawaka Airstrip with EBS Surface Seal
Following the successful upgrade of the Kahama Airstrip, African Barrick Gold (ABG) sought to improve the Tulawaka Mine airstrip in Tanzania, which faced similar challenges:
🚧 Loose gravel & fine material loss
🌫 Low visibility & excessive dust
🌧 Slippery conditions when wet
Impressed with the results at Kahama, ABG management once again partnered with Soil Solutions to apply an EBS Surface Seal, ensuring a safer, more durable, and low-maintenance airstrip.
Project Execution:
✔ Surface Preparation – The airstrip underwent light grading, reshaping, and removal of all loose debris to correct surface inconsistencies.
✔ Pre-Wetting Process – The surface was pre-wet with water to reduce soil tension and enhance EBS penetration.
✔ EBS Application – Using a specialized spray bar system, EBS was applied evenly via a water tanker, ensuring optimal coverage and long-term performance.
Outstanding Results & Benefits:
✈️ Improved Aircraft Acceleration – Enhanced takeoff and landing performance.
👀 Increased Visibility – Reduced dust and clearer approach conditions.
🔎 Highly Visible FOD – Foreign Object Debris is easier to detect and manage.
💧 Superior Skid Resistance – Enhanced traction, even in wet conditions, making the surface safer for emergency reverse thrusts.
🔧 Reduced Maintenance – Lower upkeep costs for both the airstrip and aircraft.
By choosing Soil Solutions’ EBS Surface Seal, ABG has once again enhanced airstrip safety, efficiency, and longevity—delivering a high-performance airstrip with minimal maintenance requirements.
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