The Red- to Dead Sea conveyance system; bridging the water shortage and prospects for desalination

In this paper we investigate the proposed Red to Dead Sea water conveyance system construction which is scheduled to commence in the timeframe 2010 – 2011. The project is expected to consume 13 years in execution time. Expected construction costs fall in the range US $5 – 7 billion. Beneficiaries to the project are neighboring countries to the Dead Sea. Feasibility and assessment studies of the proposed conduit were already taking place in the period 2007 – 2009 in an effort led by consultants to the World Bank. Consultation was provided by experts from Coyne Et Bellier in association with Tractebel Engineering and Kema. Underlying assessment and feasibility phases have already exhausted US $15 million.