GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 5924

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, Erdemann Property Limited and Industrial and Commercial Enterprises LTD, proposes to establish Great wall Gardens 5 Gated Residential Housing Development comprising a total No of 1128 units in 24 Blocks, 78 shops, 910 parking spaces, a borehole and other associated facilities and amenities on land reference number 27913 and I.R. Nos. 43287/2 and 43288/2 Athi River, Machakos County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Soil Erosion • Excavated soil is to be used for backfilling excavated areas while excess soil is disposed of off-site. • Soils are not to be left exposed to wind/water. • Excavation activities to be done during the dry season to avoid soil erosion and siltation of streams. • Construction of effective drainages and culverts. 2686 2686 Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures • Plant soil binding grasses and other native plants. Air Pollution • Control speed of vehicles and Prohibit idling. • Spray water during construction. • Maintenance vehicles and equipment regularly. • Provision of dust masks for use in dusty conditions. • Use serviceable vehicles/machinery to reduce smoke. • Water is to be sprayed on building undergoing demolition during decommissioning o reduce dust emission. Excess noise and vibration • Use noise hearing protection devices when working with noisy equipment or noisy environment. • Use serviceable equipment with low noise emission. • Instruct truck/machinery operators to avoid raving engines. • Noise reduction/hearing protection devices when working with noisy equipment. • Use of noise protection (ear muff) during demolition. Generation of solid and liquid waste • Provide communal solid waste collection containers (skip) for the collection and storage prior to appropriate disposal. • County Government/NEMA to provide waste dumping site. • Engage a NEMA Registered Waste Collection Firm. • Construct a paved containment for storage of oils and other liquid chemicals being used in the construction site. Health and safety • Use of construction site barrier tapes to isolate the site(working) area to bar intruders from accessing the area in case of a dropping object. • Appropriate head, hand and foot protection (PPE) during the manual clearing of vegetation and construction activities. • Adopting ergonomic work flow designs that fit physical tasks to employees and not vice versa. Maintain work productivity. • Construction site visitors require appropriate safety gear. • Testing of structures for integrity prior to undertaking work. • Implementation of fall protection including induction on climbing techniques and use of fall protection measures. • Provision of harnesses and scaffolds for working at heights. • Adopting ergonomic work flow designs that fit physical tasks to employees and not vice versa while maintaining a balance with productivity. • Sensitize workers and community on Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures sexually transmitted diseases especially STIs and HIV/AIDS which is spread through socialization and unprotected sex. • Sensitize workers on use of protection facilities like mosquito nets. • Provide first aid facilities at the site. • Provide firefighting equipment at the construction site area. • Contractor staff to be sensitized on firefighting equipment use. • No burning of materials is to be permitted at the site. Pollution of surface and groundwater • No disposal of domestic waste at the project site. • Provision of used oil containers at a central point. • Use of waste bins/proper waste management. • Pave parking area for trucks and direct drainage to containment. Dangers of having Child Labour issues arising • Contractor to be strictly advised not to engage any underage persons(under 18 years of age) to perform any form of work at the site during construction. • Contractor will be required to comply with the Employment Act, 2007. Vehicular Traffic • Employ traffic marshals to control traffic in and out of site. • Ferry building materials during off-peak hours. • Provide traffic control signs to notify motorists and general public about the development. • Enforce speed limits for construction vehicles especially along the roads leading to the site. • Employ well trained and experienced drivers. • Contractor will develop and implement a Traffic management plan to mitigate possible accidents. Water use and increased demand • During construction phase, use water economically to avoid wastage. • Conducting regular water system audits to identify and rectify any possible water leakages. • Provide additional source of water to reduce pressure on the existing water source. E.g. through rainfall harvest, and borehole drilling. • Incorporate water harvesting for landscaping and cleaning communal areas. • Implement water saving devices in the washrooms e.g. dual flush toilets, automatic shut-off taps, etc. Potential Conflict • Establish a grievance redress mechanism that is easy to access for neighbors and stakeholders to report their concerns as they happen • Continuous communication between the developers and the stakeholders on the 18th June, 2021 THE KENYA GAZETTE Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures progress of the project and its effects. Insecurity • Proper design incorporating lighting to improve security. • Liaise with the administration units such as the police and the area chief to provide regular patrols to protect the residents. Water use and increased demand • During construction phase, use water economically to avoid wastage. • Conducting regular water system audits to identify and rectify any possible water leakages. • Provide additional source of water to reduce pressure on the existing water source. E.g. through rainfall harvest, and borehole drilling. • Incorporate water harvesting for landscaping and cleaning communal areas • Implement water saving devices in the washrooms e.g. dual flush toilets, automatic shut-off taps, etc. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (d) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, NHIF Building, 12th Floor, Ragati Road, Upper Hill, P.O. Box 30126–00100, Nairobi. (e) Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839–00200, Nairobi. (f) County Director of Environment, Machakos 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 SEA. Comments can also be e-mailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General, MR/1813902 National Environment Management.