GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 2836

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, Brickford Heights Limited, proposes to develop fifteen (15) storey residential apartment (2 No. of basements, ground floor and 13 No. of floors) comprising of two hundred an eight (208) units (104 one bedroom units and 104 two bedroom units), 306No. parking bays, associated facilities and amenities on plot L.R. No. 1/701, along Chania Avenue in Kilimani Area, Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Commiissioning of the construction works  Site hand-over and ground breaking. Securing of construction site  Construction of perimeter wall and hoarding. Security of construction material  Construction of site stores.  Construction materials to be delivered in small quantities to minimize storage problems. Extraction and use of building materials  Availability and sustainability of the extraction sites as they are non-renewable in the short term.  Landscape changes e.g. displacement of animals and vegetation, poor visual quality and opening of depressions on the surface.  Ensure suppliers are licensed by NEMA. Soil excavation leading to site disturbance soil erosion  Excavate only areas to be affected by buildings.  Dumping of excess excavated materials to sites designated by NEMA and the County.  Restoration of sites excavated.  Create and maintain soil traps and embankments.  Excavated soil to be used for back filling. Noise pollution and vibration  Switch off engines not in use.  Construction work to be confined to between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.  Ensure use of earmuffs by machine operators.  Provide and enforce use of PPE e.g. earmuffs. Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures  Proper servicing of machinery and equipment (oiling and greasing).  Monitor nopise levels as per NEMA guidelines. Air emissions  Water sprinkling of driveways or the use of biodegradable hydrant e.g. Terraform polymer will reduce dust emission during construction.  Cover loads of friable materials during transportation.  Control speed of construction vehicles and switch off machines when not in use.  Provide PPE to workers. Health and safety  Provide First Aid Kits on site.  Proper signage and waring to public of heavy vehicle turning.  Ensuring building strength and stability.  Provide clean water and food to the workers.  The contractor to abide by all construction conditions especially clause B12 which stipulates health safety and workforce welfare.  Personnel to stick to standard operation procedures.  Personnel to wear complete protection gear.  Provision of firefighting equipment.  Put in place an emergency response plan. Solid water generation  Ensure waste materials are disposed of on County and NEMA approved sites.  Use of SRs—Reduce, Re-use, Recycle.  Solid waste to be put in designated areas for appropriate disposal (waste cubicle).  Waste segregation at the source.  Engage a licensed, competent and effective waste handler. Energy consumption and excessive water use  Use electricity sparingly since high consumption of electricity negatively impacts on these natural resources and their sustainability.  Use of standy generators.  Use of renewable sources of energy i.e. solar panels.  Drilling borehole.  Abstract as indicated in the WRMA permit.  Installation of toilet flushes with low volume cisterns. Distortion of neighbourhood aesthetic image  Harmonize building scale with existing developments in neighbourhood.  Harmonize detail, material and finishes for roofs and walls with existing development in the neighbourhood. Solid waste generation and management  Regular inspection and maintaenance of the waste disposal systems during operation phase.  Establish a collective waste disposal and management system.  Provide waste disposal bins to each suite well protected from adverse weather and animals. 26th March, 2021 THE KENYA GAZETTE Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures  Ensure waste materials are disposed of on County approved sites.  Engage a NEMA licensed waste handler to transport the waste.  Use of SRs—Reduce, Re-use, Recycle. Liquid waste generation and management  Regular inspection and maintenece of the waste disposal systems during the operation phase.  Proper connection to the sewer trunk.  Construction of separate storm water drainage channel. Increased loading on infrastructure services Increased vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic Increased demand on water, sanitation services  Have paved road drainage system.  Encourage rainwater harvesting.  Provision of increased water storage capacity.  Provide adequate storm water management system. Traffic  Come up with traffic management plan.  Provide adequate parking facilities within the project site. Increased social conflict  Increased economic activities– employment generation and income earnings.  Encourage good relation with thye neighbours through residents association. Building safety  Assess the condition of buildings to ascertain usefulness. Land and building use  Ascertain the planning development policy. Accidents/injuries  Securing the site by fencing off. Un-disconnected services e.g. power, water, telephone, sewer, etc  Ensure disconnection of all services.  Remove all surface and underground cables and wiring. Solid water generation (demolition waste)  Ensure waste materials are disposed of on County and NEMA approved sites.  Ensure re-use of materials that can be re- used.  Use of SRs—Reduce, Re-use, Recycle. Noise and vibration  Ensure use of serviced equipment.  Switch off engines not in use.  Demolition work to be confined to between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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 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/1943536 National Environment Management Authority.