Helicopter removes old power lines near Spain’s Montgó Natural Park
An unusual aerial operation has seen a helicopter lift ageing electricity infrastructure from the landscape between Dénia and Jávea, with […]
A helicopter transported aging electricity towers from the Les Planes area near Montgó Natural Park, Spain. The operation, conducted by FCC, took place on October 16, 2021, and involved dismantling and preparing the high-voltage towers before lifting them with a steel cable. The helicopter then carried the heavy equipment to a temporary collection point approximately 100 meters away from the operating base.
This unique aerial method was employed to remove obsolete electrical infrastructure from natural areas, mitigating potential threats to wildlife, particularly birds, that could collide with power lines. Removing these installations contributes to reducing hazards in sensitive natural environments, including Montgó, where biodiversity protection is crucial.
The helicopter operation was part of a broader program to eliminate obsolete overhead electrical infrastructure across the Marina Alta region, acknowledging the practical challenges in clearing such installations near protected natural spaces.
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