Surama Airstrip Project Report
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www.soilsolutions.com [email protected] Project Name: Gravel Runway Upgrade __________________________________________________________ Location: Surama, Guyana __________________________________________________________ Client: JR Ranch Inc. and Guyana Government __________________________________________________________ Application: EBS Surface Seal ______________________________________ Airstrip Information: Including the taxiway and parking area approximately 30,000m 2 in total ______________________________________ GPS Coordinates: 04 ° 08.125’ N, 59 ° 04.322” W _______________________________________________________ _ Area: The Surama Airstrip is located in the heart of Guyana set within a savannah and surrounded by the Pakaraima Mountains. Surama shares a common border with the Iwokrama International Centre for Conservation and Development along the Burro- Burro River. Background: In an attempt to draw more tourists to this vast untouched part of the world the Guyana Government approached JR Ranch Inc. to find a solution for the upgrading of the local airstrips. It was decided that Surama would be the first of the airstrips to be extended and upgraded. JR Ranch contacted Soil Solutions to provide technical assistance as well as the Engineered Base Stabilizer (EBS) to preserve the finished surface from degradation and loss of fine material, provide dust suppression, prevent aircraft damage all on an improved surface, which is usable year round in any weather conditions. Project Description: JR Ranch with instructions from Soil Solutions prepared the airstrip prior to our team’s arrival. The airstrip was inspected, final shaping and leveling was completed, water trucks and pumps were assembled and the airstrip was compacted to a smooth finish prior to the application of the EBS Surface Seal. The EBS was applied utilizing three water tankers, which were completely constructed including the spray bars by JR Ranch allowing for timeous and efficient application.
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Project Name:Gravel Runway Upgrade__________________________________________________________Location:Surama, Guyana__________________________________________________________ Client:JR Ranch Inc. and Guyana Government __________________________________________________________Application: EBS Surface Seal ______________________________________ Airstrip Information: Including the taxiway and parking area approximately 30,000m2 in total ______________________________________ GPSCoordinates:04°08.125’ N, 59°04.322” W ________________________________________________________
Area: The Surama Airstrip is located in the heart of Guyana set within a savannah and surrounded by the Pakaraima Mountains. Surama shares a common border with the Iwokrama International Centre for Conservation and Development along the Burro-Burro River.
Background: In an attempt to draw more tourists to this vast untouched part of the world the Guyana Government approached JR Ranch Inc. to find a solution for the upgrading of the local airstrips. It was decided that Surama would be the first of the airstrips to be extended and upgraded. JR Ranch contacted Soil Solutions to provide technical assistance as well as the Engineered Base Stabilizer (EBS) to preserve the finished surface from degradation and loss of fine material, provide dust suppression, prevent aircraft damage all on an improved surface, which is usable year round in any weather conditions.
Project Description: JR Ranch with instructions from Soil Solutions prepared the airstrip prior to our team’s arrival. The airstrip was inspected, final shaping and leveling was completed, water trucks and pumps were assembled and the airstrip was compacted to a smooth finish prior to the application of the EBS Surface Seal. The EBS was applied utilizing three water tankers, which were completely constructed including the spray bars by JR Ranch allowing for timeous and efficient application.
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Result: The application of the EBS Surface Seal seals and protects the surface from erosion; loss of fines, cracking and most importantly eliminates dust and allows for increased safety, visibility, and significant reduction in runway maintenance as well as aircraft maintenance. Additionally the upgraded airstrip allows for improved aircraft acceleration, greatly reduces damage & maintenance of the aircrafts, as well as improved skid resistance and better pilot visibility.
Conclusion: The environmentally friendly upgrade of the Surama Airstrip completed in conjunction with JR Ranch Inc. and Soil Solutions has provided tourists with an opportunity to explore this amazingly untouched eco-tourist part of Guyana within the Amazon forest surrounded by savannahs, wetlands, rivers and mountains. Upon completion of the airstrip several of the Ministers from the local government departments inspected and approved the Surama Airstrip.
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