GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 12747

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, Tillmann Wolfgang Proske, is proposing to construct two blocks of twelve (12) floors comprising of 15,227 square meters retail and office spaces, 314 parking bays and other associated amenities on plot L.R. No. 209/4907 located along Riverside Gardens off Riverside Drive on latitude 1°16’8.04’’S and longitude 36°47’21.38’’E in Riverside area of Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Air pollution • Sprinkling of water regularly on dusty areas to suppress dust. • Careful screening of the site to contain and arrest demolition related dust. • Ensure demolition machinery and equipment are well maintained to reduce exhaust gas emission. Liquid waste • Ensure sanitary facilities are kept clean always through regular cleaning. • Ensure regular maintenance of foul water drainage works at the premises to prevent clogging and fore-stall breakdowns. • Frequent monitoring of the internal drainage system. Increased energy use • Solar energy will be used as an alternative source of energy. • Use energy efficient appliances such as LED bulbs for lighting. • Switch off electrical appliances when not in use. • Regular maintenance of all the electrical components. • Regular inspection and maintenance of the solar panels. Noise pollution • Demolition activities to be restricted to daytime (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). • Use of Suppressors/noise shields on noisy equipment. • Ensure that all workers wear respective safety and protective gear (PPEs). • Comply with EMCA (Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution Control) Regulations 2009. Solid waste • Ensure that all solid waste is disposed at designated areas by NEMA waste handler. • Reuse of construction debris where feasible. • Ensure refuse collection vehicles are covered to prevent scattering of wastes by wind during transportation. • Ensure all persons involved in refuse collection are in full protective attire (PPEs). • Proper decommissioning of all the sanitary facilities. Increased water demand • Use water efficient appliances and fixtures for plumbing products and white goods. • Prompt detect and repair of all the plumbing products and white goods. • Provision of rain water harvesting facilities to supplement other sources of water supply. • Provision of roof/underground tanks for water storage. • Regular maintenance of all the water components. • Encourage water reuse/recycling where feasible. • Provide notices and information signs to sensitize on means and needs to conserve water resource i.e. ‘Keep/Leave the Tap Closed’, etc. This will awaken the civic THE KENYA GAZETTE 7th December, 2018 4330 4330 Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures consciousness of the residents with regard to water usage and management. Air pollution • Ensure regular collection and disposal of solid waste to avoid air pollution. • Periodic maintenance of generator and water pumps. • Comply with Air Quality regulations. Health and safety of workers • All workers to wear PPEs e.g. helmets. • All workers shall be sensitized before demolition begins, on how to control accidents related to demolition. • Adherence to safety procedures shall be enforced. • All workers shall be adequately insured against accidents. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839–00200, Nairobi. (b) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30521, 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 of the plan. GEOFFREY WAHUNGU, Director-General, MR/5558804 National Environment Management Authority.