GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 9810

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, Nakuru County Housing Department, proposes to develop thirteen residential blocks each 4 storied, 5 leveled with a total of 605 mixed units comprising of three bedrooms, two bedroom and one bedrooms, kindergarten, community social hall, clinic, pharmacy and shops and other associated facilities and amenities in Nakuru County Government Housing estate along Kivumbini/Kalewa Road, Nakuru County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Possible impacts Mitigation measures Loss of vegetation • Excavate only areas to be affected by and soil micro and buildings and related construction macro fauna and modalities. erosion • Generated debris to be used for backfilling. • Landscape the site by planting grass and trees at all disturbed areas. • Retain vegetation screens to reduce the visual effect from dust emission. • Incorporate as much local plants found within the area into the final landscaping of the property. Noise pollution and • Ensure use of serviced and greased vibration equipment. • Switch off engines not in use. • Construction work to be confined between 8a.m.-5p.m. • Ensure use of earmuffs by machine operators. Air quality • Wet suppression of all driveways or the use of biodegradable hydrant e.g. Terra sorb polymer to reduce dust emission during construction. • Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand and other loose materials. • Provide dust screen/nets for elevated works. Health and safety • Install proper signage and warning for public. • Provide clean water and food to the workers. • Provide all workers with properly fitting PPEs to curb injuries and contamination. • Develop suitable emergence response plans to manage occurrence of anticipated hazards/accident. • Ensure Proper supervision of all construction works. 17th September, 2021 THE KENYA GAZETTE 4509 Possible impacts Mitigation measures • All manholes should have heavy-duty covers set and double sealed airtight. Increased demand on • Encourage rainwater harvesting. water, sanitation services • Provision of increased water storage capacity. • Provide adequate storm water drainage system. • Drill at least two boreholes to supplement the NAWASCO supply. Increased social • Encourage formation of community conflict policing and formation of neighborhood associations. Storm water impacts • Provide roof gutters to collect and direct storm water to drain water to the constructed road drainage. Scraps material and • Wastes generated will be characterized in other debris compliance with waste management protocols. • The contractor and County council will select disposal locations based on their properties. • Consider re-use of recoverable materials or donating to institutions. Implement an appropriate re-vegetation programme to restore the site to its original status. Map degraded area and appropriate measures to curb soil erosion through re- vegetation. 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, Nakuru County. A copy of the 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 project. Comments can also be emailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General, MR/2378I22 National Environment Management Authority.