GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 13772

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, Local Authorities Provident Fund (LAP-FUND), is proposing to develop 5 residential blocks of 18 floors each comprising a total of 2,300 units (of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom apartments) and approximately 2,000 parking slots. Other amenities in the development will include; gatehouse, recreational field, health club, powerhouse, refuse collection areas, kindergarten, store and utility room and retail shops. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Mitigation Measures Air quality management • Control speed of vehicles and Prohibit idling. • Sprinkle water at excavation areas. • Regular maintenance of vehicles and equipment. • Provision of dust masks for use in dusty conditions. • Install adequate dust screens at excavation areas. • Cover stock piles of construction materials. • Use of serviceable vehicles and machinery to avoid excessive smoke emission. Traffic and transport management • Employ safe traffic control measures, including road signs and flag persons to warn of dangerous conditions. • Ensure that normal load heavy goods vehicles use a defined route, which will need to be agreed on prior to Project works. • All vehicles should turn directly into the site or to a pre-agreed /defined layby area of the main road. • Adopt best transport safety practices across all aspects of Project activities with 6894 6894 Impacts Mitigation Measures the goal of preventing traffic accidents and minimizing injuries suffered by Project personnel. • Emphasize safety aspects among drivers (specific induction training for all drivers). • Loading of materials to be done before 6 a.m. to reduce traffic congestion. Noise management • Use of serviceable machinery and equipment. • sensitize truck/machinery operators to avoid hooting and raving engines. • use of noise reduction/ hearing protection devices and PPEs when working with noisy equipment. • Switch off equipment when not in use. • Limit vehicle speeds on site and access roads. Solid waste generation and management • Comply with the Waste Management Regulations, 2006. • Use of an integrated solid waste management system i.e. through a hierarchy of options including: Source reduction, Recycling, Reuse, Combustion and Sanitary land filling. • Procure the services of a NEMA licensed waste handler to dispose solid wastes from the residential development. • Sensitize construction workers on solid waste collection, segregation and proper disposal. • Develop an emergency response plan including spill control plan. • Be careful when locating construction compounds. Ecosystem disturbance • Ensure proper demarcation and delineation of the project area to be affected by construction works. • Specify locations for trailers and equipment, and areas of the site which should be kept free of traffic, equipment, and storage. • Designate access routes and parking within the site. • Ensure that no dumping is done into the Neighboring lands. • Use indigenous plants as much as possible for replanting programs. Landscape and visual impact management • Implement good housekeeping practices including stockpile areas and dust suppression measures. • Be careful when locating construction compounds ,Construct installations with sustainable materials, materials to reduce the visual impact and material that enhances the aesthetics of the Project area. • Minimize external lighting. • Maintain good grounds and increase tree cover where possible. • Ensure the designed landscape has optimum positive impact for the proposed development and population. Impacts Mitigation Measures Surface water management • No groundwater abstractions without prior approval/permits from authorized body. • Undertake equipment and/or vehicle maintenance off site where feasible to prevent potential for releases and spills of oils/solvents/hydrocarbons. • Use of waste bins/proper waste management. Occupational health and safety management • Ensure all employees carry out induction health and safety training prior to commencement of work. • Provide appropriate and legally required PPEs to all staff. • Install safety signage and boards at all construction zones. • Develop accident and emergency preparedness and response plan and carry out procedure training and drills with workers and local health authorities on a regular basis related to site hazards and risks. • Comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007. • All accidents should be reported, investigated and corrective action taken to prevent reoccurrence. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (e) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, NHIF Building, 12th Floor, Ragati Road, Upper Hill, P.O. Box 30126–00100, Nairobi. (f) Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839–00200, Nairobi. (g) 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/3231412 National Environment Management Authority.