mining the dead sea | feature stories 2 3 On-shore work on the causeways and new access road to the jetty. 4 PS1 (operational 1982-1997) once surrounded by the Dead Sea is now on dry land due to receding water levels. Construction works on causeways for PS3 are shown in the foreground. 5 PS2 is scheduled to be retired later this year, as the receding water level is now critical. The vertical piles holding the jetty show marks of the receding water level. 6 Existing on-shore brine pipe. A portion will be retired while another will connect to PS3’s new pipes and continue to the pond system. The pipes travel a distance of 2.5 km. 3 4 5 6 37