But, as the PKB's fortune changed to worse, so did the state of the settlement which is today neglected and deteriorated. The settlers were completely dependent on the PKB, but now they were being left without work.
The deterioration of the settlement was directly linked to the decline in the fortunes of the PKB, highlighting the settlers' dependence on the organization for their livelihood.  As a result of the PKB's downfall, they were left jobless and struggling.