GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 1682

PURSUANT to regulation 21 of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, 2003, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above proposed project. The proponent, Sycamore Pine Limited proposes to construct a twenty eight (28) blocks, six 2-bedroom units, nineteen 3-bedroom, one commercial block, one block housing, a parking silo, a nursery school and other auxiliary facilities at Samara Estate Affordable Housing Development on unit No. CCOI, situated on L.R. No. 29059 in Kiambu County. A total of one thousand nine and fifty-nine (1959) residential units. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Possible Impact Mitigation Measures Air pollution • Screening of the construction site to contain and arrest construction-related dust. • Dust suppression with water-sprays during the construction phase on dusty areas. • Exposed stockpiles of e.g. sand, shall be covered and watered daily. • Regular and prompt maintenance of construction machinery and equipment to minimize generation of of hazardous emissions. Increased water • Use water bowsers and tankers from external demand sources during construction. • Encourage re-use of water where possible during construction and operation phase. • Provide alternative sources of water (borehole) and adequate storage facilities. Storm water • Proper installation of drainage structures. drainage • Install cascades/barriers to break the speed of water flowing in the drains. • Ensure efficiency of drainage structures through proper design and maintenance. • Storm water harvesting and reuse. Noise and • Construction works shall be carried out during excessive the day between 6.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. vibrations • Provide and enforce use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) e.g. earmuffs during construction. • The use of noise suppressors/shields on noisy equipment. Traffic • Employ traffic marshals to control traffic in and congestion out of site. • Ferry building materials during off-peak hours. • Provide traffic control signs at the site/entrance to notify motorists and general public about the proposed development. • Enforce speed limits for the construction vehicles especially along the adjacent roads leading to the site. • Provide adequate entry and exit points for both motorized and non-motorized traffic to ease Possible Impact Mitigation Measures movement. Vegetation loss • Design and implement an appropriate landscaping and tree planting program to help in re-vegetation. • Introduction and maintenance of vegetation (trees, shrubs and grass) on open spaces and around the site. • Planting and grassing should be done just before the rains or irrigated on dry spells. Increased solid • Proper disposal of construction waste in and liquid waste designated and approved sites by the Kiambu County Government. • Provision of waste management facilities such waste bins on designated areas. • Engage the services of NEMA registered waste collectors to dispose the waste at designated areas. • Use of an integrated solid waste management system through a hierarchy of options: source reduction, recycling, composting and reuse. • Channel all effluent to the Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) on site Fire outbreaks • Install firefighting equipment and inspect them regularly. • Provide fire assembly points to account for the occurrence. • Provide emergency numbers at strategic points for the Kiambu County fire brigade. • Adapt effective emergency response plan and sensitize the workforce on the same. Insecurity • Engage services of registered security guards and security gadgets/equipment. • Control of entry and exit to and from the facility. • Place emergency hotline numbers on strategic places. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30126-00100, Nairobi. (b) Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839-00200, Nairobi. (c) County Director of Environment, Kiambu County. The National Environment Management Authority invites members of the public to submit oral or written comments within thirty (30) days from the date of publication of this notice to the Director-General, NEMA, to assist the Authority in the decision making process regarding this plan. MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General, MR/1702919 National Environment Management Authority.