COMSA has begun the works of the transformation of sector XVII of Payuelos, corresponding to the central area of the Lower Canal, into an irrigated area. Most of the land is located in the municipalities of Valverde-Enrique and Joarilla de las Matas in León.
The project includes the implementation of the irrigation network, supply pipes, filtering system, the pumping station and electrical installations for the transformation into irrigation in the area, the network of roads and drainage and the works to correct the environmental impact.
The works, awarded to COMSA together with Construcciones y Obras Valbuena and Inmeva Infraestructuras by the Castilla y León Agricultural Technology Institute (ITACYL), are expected to last 36 months and to be completed in 2023.