GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 3629

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, Smarthome Investment Company Limited proposes to construct a single 13-storey block of serviced apartments comprising 169No. studio apartments, 52No. one bed-room apartments, 26No. two-bedroom apartments totaling 247No. units, parking, restaurant, kitchen, gym, guard house, protected dustbin cubicles, driveways, sewer, 3 lifts and other associated facilities and amenities on L.R. No. 1/526 along Wood Avenue, Kilimani, Nairobi City County. Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures • Ensure segregation of waste (organic and inorganic) at source. • Provide clearly marked dustbins cubicles to serve the specified use. • Ensure that wastes generated are efficiently managed through recycling, reuse and proper disposal procedures. • Engage services of a registered NEMA waste handler to dispose the waste regularly at approved disposal points. Oil pollution • Proper storage, handling and disposal of new oil and used oil wastes as per waste regulations. • Maintain plant and equipment to avoid leaks. • Maintenance of construction vehicles should be carried out in the contractors yard (off the site). • Provide oil interceptors along the drains leading from car park and potentially oil risk areas. Air pollution • Enclose the site with dust-proof nets during construction. • Water should be sprayed during the construction phase of excavated areas during dry conditions. • Control speed and operation of construction vehicles. • Prohibit idling of vehicles. • Ensure sound condition of construction machinery and equipment. • Engage sensitive construction workers. Water resources • Management of water usage. Avoid unnecessary wastage. • Recycling of water at the construction phase where possible. Make use of roof catchments to provide water i.e for general purposes. Public health, • Train staff/workers on occupational health occupational health hand safety. and safety • Provide full protective gear and workmen's compensation cover in addition to the right tools and operational instructions and manuals during construction. • Adopt sound housekeeping practices. • Sensitize residents on environmental management. • Design of sewerage system should be as provided in the plans. • Post strategically the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007 Abstract and provide material safety data sheets. • Post clear warning signs e.g. 'No unauthorized use of machines', ensure there are guards on moving parts e.t.c • Provide fully equipped First Aid kits and train staff on its use. Ensure adherence with the legal requirements -OSH Act, 2007. Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Fire safety and • Install firefighting equipment as provided preparedness elsewhere in the report. Conduct training on firefighting, evacuation and emergency response. • Sensitize the residents on fire risks i.e. conduct regular fire drills. • Adapt effective emergency response plan. • Maintain service firefighting machinery regularly. • Provide emergency numbers at strategic points. Record keeping • Collection and analysis of relevant environmental data of the site throughout the project cycle. 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, 12th Floor, Ragati Road, Upper Hill, 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, Nairobi City County. A copy of EIA report can be downloaded at www.nema.go.ke 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. Comments can also be e-mailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General, MR/1666760 National Environment Management Authority.