GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 6334

PURSUANT to regulation 21 of the Environmental Management and Coordination (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, Laureland Homes Limited proposes to construct a single three semi-detached 16 storey blocks of apartments comprising of 100 studio apartments, 25 one bedroomed apartments, 60 two bedroomed apartments and 31 three bedroomed apartments totalling to 216 No. apartments, a swimming pool, a gym and other associated facilities and amenities on Plot L.R. No. 1/420, along Kindaruma Road, Kilimani, Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Soil disturbance • Control earthworks and compact loose soils. • Ensure the geo-technical survey is conducted before commencement of any excavations. • Install drainage structures properly. • Landscaping on project completion. • Control and manage excavation activities. • Control activities especially during rainy conditions. • Provide soil erosion control and conservation structures/means where necessary. • Ensure standard appropriate practices on the provided gardens. Changes in land use- extent • Compliance with planning policy. • Conserve the existing trees especially along the plot boundaries. • ensure compliance with existing planning policy. Changes in hydrology/impended drainage • Proper Installation of drainage structures commensurate with the new development. • Install cascades to break the impact of water flowing in the drains. • Ensure efficiency of drainage structures through proper design and maintenance. • Provide gratings to the drainage channels. 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 Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures • Control speed and operation of construction vehicles. • Prohibit idling of vehicles. • Ensure sound condition of construction machinery and equipment. • Engage sensitive construction workers. Noise pollution • Erect suitable barriers to control noise. • Sensitize drivers of construction machinery on effects of noise. • Maintain plant equipment (if present). • Construction activities to be restricted to daytime. • Workers in the vicinity of or involved in high-level noise to wear safety and protective gear. • Work to be confined between 8am and 5pm on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. There should be no construction works on Sundays. 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 purpose. • Explore drilling of a borehole. 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. Road safety • Enforce speed limits for construction vehicles especially along roads leading to the site. • Provide bill boards at the site/entrance to notify motorists about the development. Public health, occupational health and safety • Train staff/workers on occupational health 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 waste management system to ensure proper solid waste disposal and collection facilities. • Adopt sound housekeeping practices. • Sensitize residents on environmental management. • Design of sewerage system should be as provided in the plans. • Engage the services of qualified personnel and/or ensure training. 2820 2820 Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures • Ensure use of standard construction materials and to the Specifications. Avoid undesirable, substandard, hazardous or unauthorized materials during construction and maintenance. • Sensitized staff on social/health issues such as drugs. • Ensure machinery and equipment servicing and maintenance as per schedules and legal requirements. • Post strategically the Factories and Other Places of Work Act. • 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 etc. • Provide fully equipped First Aid kits and train staff on its use. • Ensure adherence with the legal requirements- Factories Act. • Sensitize residents on environmental management. • Ensure NCG certifies and issues occupation certificates. Record keeping • Collection and analysis of relevant environmental data of the site. Fire safety and preparedness • Install firefighting equipment as provided 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. Security • Provide security guards and facilities during the entire 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, 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, Nairobi City 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/1784198 National Environment Management Authority.