Reform of the 15 kV Las Labores-Herencia line authorized

The Provincial Delegation for Sustainable Development of Ciudad Real has granted UFD Distribución Electricidad, S.A. the prior administrative authorization, the administrative construction authorization, and the specific recognition of public utility to renovate the 15 kV overhead line VRO707 over a section of 3,635 meters between Las Labores and Herencia. The resolution, signed on September 23, 2026, is published in the Official Gazette of Castilla-La Mancha (DOCM) no. 191, dated October 5, 2026, with reference 2026/7039 and file number 13211104973.

A 3,635-meter renovation to improve supply quality

The project consists of the modification of the medium-voltage line VRO707, which runs between the municipal boundaries of Las Labores and Herencia, both in the province of Ciudad Real. The action provides for the dismantling of the current LA-30 conductor from support no. 131-1 to support no. 131-58 and the planning of a new line parallel to the existing one with an LA-110 conductor.

The authorized route goes from point X=454946 Y=4347832, in Las Labores, to X=451456 Y=4348100, in Herencia. The purpose declared by the Regional Ministry is the improvement of the quality of the electricity supply in the area.

No objections during the public information period

The file was submitted for public information through announcements in the DOCM no. 49 of March 12, 2026, in the Official Gazette of the Province of Ciudad Real no. 56 of March 23, 2026, and in the newspaper La Tribuna on March 17, 2026, in addition to the notice boards of the affected town halls and the electronic board of the Regional Government of Castilla-La Mancha.

According to the resolution, no objections were received. The processing has complied with Decree 80/2007, of June 19, which regulates the authorization procedures for electrical energy installations of the Regional Government, and Royal Decree 1955/2000, of December 1.

Public utility and impact on approximately twenty plots

The recognition of public utility implies the need for the occupation of the affected assets and entails urgent occupation for the purposes of Article 52 of the Compulsory Expropriation Law, with UFD Distribución Electricidad, S.A. acquiring the status of beneficiary of the expropriation file.

The affected plots are distributed between Las Labores and Herencia, involving supports, permanent easements, and temporary occupation. Among the owners are:

Angel Fernandez Alba, Heirs of Angel Garcia Gil Ortega and Ricardo Gil Ortega Labrador.
Heirs of Matilde Palmero Pavon, Gregorio Camuñas de las Heras and Maria del Carmen Laguna Mascaraque.
Vicente Sanchez Aguilera Menchero, Maria Apololonia Gomez Camuñas and Heirs of Sagrario Camuñas Carrero.
Heirs of Amelia Garcia Gil Ortega, Francisco Gil Ortega Alises and Heirs of Teogenes Gil Ortega Gil Ortega.
Justo Chocano Duran, Heirs of Vicenta Carrero Calcerrada and Jose Antonio Pavon Carbonell.
Heirs of Ceferino Heredero Castilla, Heirs of Pedro Molina Contreras and Activiting The Company, S.L..
Emilio Fernandez Ubeda, Luis Miiguel Fernandez Ubeda, Heirs of Valentin Nerida Llave and Heirs of Francisco Gil Ortega Gomez.

The resolution requires compliance with the provisions of the report from the Environmental Quality Service, reference SLEE/2026/CR/01917.

Deadlines and appeal process

The authorizations are granted without prejudice to other necessary concessions, especially those relating to land use planning and the environment. An administrative appeal (recurso de alzada) may be filed against the resolution, which does not exhaust the administrative route, before the Minister of Economy, Business and Employment within one month from the day following its notification, in accordance with articles 121 and 122 of Law 39/2015.

The document appears signed by the Provincial Secretary, Ángel Leal Eizaguirre, by substitution of the provincial delegate.

The authorization unlocks the replacement of a section of old piping with one of greater capacity and enables the occupation of the necessary land, thereby strengthening the quality of the supply for the residents of Las Labores and Herencia, and opens the period for affected owners to submit their appeals.

Source: Official Gazette of Castilla-La Mancha (DOCM), no. 191 of October 5, 2026, III.- Other Provisions and Acts, page 33894 (official reference: 2026/7039).