GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 14147

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, Syrich Chateau Limited proposes to develop an apartment complex located in Marurui area, Roysambu Sub-county, Nairobi City County. The project comprises an apartment complex with 288 units, comprising of studio apartments; 128 unit (35 Sqm), 1 bedroom apartment; 96 units (60 Sqm), 2 bedroom apartments; 64 units (95 Sqm) and associated facilities and amenities. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Soil erosion • Control earthworks; Install drainage structures to control the flow of storm water. Ensure management of excavation activities. Air pollution • Avoid excavation works in extremely dry weather. • Provide 2.4-meter-high hoarding along the site boundary • Provide effective dust screen, sheeting or netting where scaffolding is erected around the perimeter of a building under construction, from the ground floor level of the building up to the highest level of the scaffolding. • Water all active construction areas when necessary. • Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand and other loose materials or require all trucks to maintain at least two feet of freeboard. • Down wash of trucks (especially tyres) before departure from the site. 24th December, 2021 THE KENYA GAZETTE 7021 Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures • Vehicle idling time shall be minimized. • Comply with the Air Quality Regulations, 2014. Excessive noise and • Prescribe noise reduction measures if generation vibrations appropriate e.g., restricted working hours and transport hours and noise buffering. • Install portable barriers to shield compressors and other small stationary equipment where necessary and locate stationary noise sources as far from existing sensitive receptors as possible. • Use quiet equipment (i.e., equipment designed with noise control elements such as mufflers). • Ensure use of well serviced and maintained vehicles and equipment. • Limit trucks and other small equipment to minimize idling time and switch off idle engines whenever possible. • Inform local residents beforehand, via notices and advisories, of pending noisy periods and solicit their tolerance well before the commencement works. • Comply with the Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution (Control) Regulations, 2009. • Workers operating equipment that generates high noise levels noise should be equipped with noise protection gear including ear muffs and plugs. Workers operating equipment generating noise levels greater than 80 dBA continuously for 8 hours or more should use ear protectors. Waste generation • Use of durable, long-lasting materials that will not need to be replaced as often, thereby reducing the amount of construction waste generated over time. • Provision of facilities for proper handling and storage of construction materials to reduce the amount of waste caused by damage or exposure to the elements. Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures the construction workers. • Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment shall be worn at all times by all within the construction site including visitors. • Install proper fire management equipment and emergency response systems/strategies. Road disruption traffic • Ensure that the Entry/Exit to the project site is located where it will cause minimal traffic along adjacent roads. • Ensure all construction vehicles to and from the construction site use the designated Entry/Exit to the project site. • All transportation of construction raw materials and excavated materials are to be conducted at traffic off-peak hours only. • Sensitize truck drivers to avoid unnecessary road obstruction. Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand and • other loose materials to avoid spillage and dust emissions that may interfere with smooth motoring. Install water meters where applicable. Install water-saving devices in the appropriate places (flow regulators, water flow sensors, self-closing taps, and low flush toilets. • Regularly maintain plumbing fixtures and piping in order to avoid losses. • Replace defective seals and repair damage to water pipes. • Waste water to be connected to the sewer line. • Adhering to the Water Quality Regulations, 2006. High demand for • Switch off electrical appliances and lights electricity when not in use. • Install energy saving fluorescent tubes. High demand for • water and effluent generation • Use of building materials that have minimal packaging to avoid the generation of excessive packaging waste. • Use of construction materials containing recycled content when possible and following accepted standards; and • Monitor energy use during the operation of the project and set targets for efficient use. • Sensitize workers to use energy efficiently. • Use alternative energy sources such as solar power for water heating. 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. 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/3231463 National Environment Management Authority. Health and hazards • Adequate collection and storage of waste on-site and safe transportation to licensed disposal sites and disposal methods at designated area shall be provided. safety • Security shall be enhanced by ensuring security guards are posted around the project site and the strategic placement of security lights around the site. • A roster of all construction workers shall be kept. • Unattended public access to the construction site shall be restricted and only one entry/exit point shall be used. • Appropriate health and safety measures shall be implemented. • Warnings and signs should be placed in appropriate places. • Ensure safety education and training of