The Town is trying something new to control dust and improve the road surface in the industrial area. Rhino Snot, or earth glue, was developed by the United States Armed Forces to quickly develop a landing and takeoff runway for aircraft including big transport planes such as Hercules aircraft.
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| Rhino Snot, earth glue, application in the industrial area, July 23, 2013 - Councillor Curtis Sackville photo |
The application was designed for ease of use in a variety of environments. It is mixed together and then sprayed on a surface.
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| Rhino Snot application, July 23, 2016 - Councillor Curtis Sackville photo |
First the roadway is graded and then watered. After the road has settled then the Rhino Snot is applied, allowed to set a for a period of time, and then the road is used a per usual.
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| Rhino Snot after application soaking into the road, July 23, 2013 - Councillor Curtis Sackville photo |
The Rhino Snot hardens the surface by binding together the aggregate thereby reducing dust and strengthening the roadway. We are part of a pilot project in Western Canada and are looking forward to seeing how it works. If you would like more technical information please contact the
Town of Kindersley Economic Development Officer.
Thank you Councillor Curtis Sackville for the photos.
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