Management Commission in Alginet: €3 million to modernize Júcar irrigation

Key data

The Water Users Community of the Royal Acequia of the Júcar will directly manage the irrigation modernization infrastructure in Alginet (Valencia) thanks to a management commission agreement formalized by the Ministry for Ecological Transition. The Resolution of June 8, 2026 from the General Directorate of Water publishes this agreement, which enters into force on the same day of its publication in the BOE, June 23, 2026.

The works affected are part of the transport networks of sectors 26 and 33 of the Royal Acequia of the Júcar, included in both the Hydrological Plan of the Júcar Demarcation and the National Hydrological Plan, and are considered hydraulic works of general interest.

What does this regulation establish?

The agreement formalizes a management commission: the State transfers to the Water Users Community of the Royal Acequia of the Júcar the operational responsibility for maintenance, conservation and operation of irrigation modernization works, but without transferring ownership. The assets remain state property and will revert to the State when the agreement expires.

The main conditions of the agreement are:

• The water users community assumes maintenance, conservation and operation of the works in sectors 26 and 33 of the Royal Acequia of the Júcar in Alginet (Valencia).
• The total assigned budget is €3,067,055.57 VAT included.
• The term is 25 years counted from the signing of the delivery deed of the works.
• The agreement may be extended up to 10 additional years by mutual agreement between the parties.
• During the 25 annual periods of the agreement, the water users community will be subject to payment of the Water Use Fee (TUA).
• The works are included in the Hydrological Plan of the Júcar Demarcation and in the National Hydrological Plan, with the status of hydraulic works of general interest.

Economic and operational impact

For the Water Users Community of the Royal Acequia of the Júcar, this agreement means assuming operational management of hydraulic infrastructure valued at over 3 million euros over a time horizon of up to 35 years (25 years of ordinary term plus the maximum extension of 10 years).

The main recurring cost introduced by the agreement is the payment of the Water Use Fee (TUA) during each of the 25 annual periods. This fee compensates the State for the use of hydraulic works under its ownership and its specific amount per year is not detailed in the published resolution, but the obligation to pay it is expressly included in the agreement.

From an operational perspective, the water users community gains direct control over irrigation modernization infrastructure in sectors 26 and 33, which can translate into:

• Greater capacity for planning preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Direct management of water resources in the affected transport networks.
• Responsibility for the conservation of state-owned assets, with the obligation to return them in good condition upon agreement termination.

Who does it affect?

• Water Users Community of the Royal Acequia of the Júcar: assumes operational management and payment of the TUA for 25 years.
• Farmers in Alginet (Valencia): direct beneficiaries of irrigation modernization works in sectors 26 and 33.
• Ministry for Ecological Transition / General Directorate of Water: commissioning party that retains ownership of the assets and supervises compliance with the agreement.
• Managers and technicians of hydraulic infrastructure linked to the Júcar Demarcation who must coordinate actions with the water users community.

Practical example

The Water Users Community of the Royal Acequia of the Júcar receives the delivery deed of the works in sectors 26 and 33 in Alginet. From that moment on, the agreement clock starts ticking: 25 years of management of infrastructure valued at €3,067,055.57.

During this period, the community must face the annual payment of the corresponding Water Use Fee (TUA). If after 25 years both parties agree to extend the agreement, management can be extended up to a maximum of 35 years total. Upon agreement termination—whether at the end of the ordinary term or the extension—all infrastructure reverts to the State, so the water users community must maintain them in adequate condition throughout the agreement's term to avoid liabilities in the final delivery.

What should companies do now?

1. Verify the date of the delivery deed of the works: the 25-year agreement term starts counting from that moment, not from publication in the BOE. Confirming when the delivery formally occurs is the first step to plan obligations.
2. Calculate the impact of the TUA on the annual budget: the Water Use Fee is a recurring payment obligation during the 25 annual periods of the agreement. The water users community must incorporate it into its financial planning.
3. Establish a preventive maintenance plan: the assets are state-owned and must revert to the State in good condition. A documented maintenance plan reduces the risk of liabilities upon agreement termination.
4. Review the bylaws and operational capacity of the community: assuming management of infrastructure of this magnitude may require adapting internal organization, technical resources and decision-making mechanisms.
5. Consult the full text of the agreement published in the BOE: the resolution publishes the complete agreement with all conditions, obligations and rights of each party. Detailed reading is essential before any operational decision.

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Notice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-13637