Registered letters sent to key institutions

Registered letters were sent on Friday, October 2, with destinations including Matignon, the Élysée, and the Ministry of Energy Transition. These letters contain an oath signed by 140 elected officials opposing a proposed high-voltage transmission line.

Diverse political coalition

Jean-Luc Moya, spokesperson for the Stop THT 13/30 collective, described the political spectrum represented as "an incredible political leap spanning from the far left to the far right." Despite their differences, all these officials are united in their opposition to the project.

Details of the transmission line

The proposed line would be 65 kilometers long, running from Jonquières-Saint-Vincent to supply Fos-sur-Mer at 400,000 volts. The project, promoted by RTE, plans to scatter pylons across the Camargue region, a landscape known for its natural beauty and biodiversity.

Pylons and public concern

The file presented for public debate in the spring last year mentions 180 pylons, each 60 to 80 meters high. The Stop THT 13/30 collective, which brings together 36 associations, advocates for an alternative option: burying the line instead of erecting these large structures.

Oath and democratic claims

According to Jean-Luc Moya, the oath outlines three main points: the territory is favorable to the decarbonization of the second most polluted area in France; an alternative solution exists and should be examined by an independent party; and the state cannot force through the project while rejecting the position of 140 elected officials who represent 300,000 people, which the collective views as a denial of democracy.

Support from environmental leaders

Anne Claudius-Petit, president of the Camargue regional natural park, supports the collective’s stance, stating, "We are against the deadly aerial project for the landscapes, farmers, and birds." She emphasizes the environmental and cultural impact of the proposed pylons.