GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 12384

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, Salsabil Heights Limited is proposing to construct one block of twelve levels comprising of one hundred sixty two (162) serviced apartments, forty eight (48) parking bays and other auxiliary facilities on plot L.R. No. 209/21520 located along Suswa Road opposite Highridge Chief Office in Parklands area of Nairobi City County. The portion of the parcel of land to be developed measures approximately 0.1011 Hectares The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Air pollution • Use of dust screens/nets around the construction site to contain and arrest dust. • Regular sprinkling of water on work areas to prevent fugitive dust violations especially during the dry spell. • Ensure no burning of waste such as paper and bottles on site/nondesignated areas. • Covering and regular watering of the exposed stockpiles on site such as the sand and ballast. • Regular and prompt maintenance of construction machinery and equipment to minimize generation of hazardous gases. Noise pollution • Construction works will be carried out during the day between 0800 Hrs to 1800 Hrs. • The contractor shall use noise shields on noisy equipment such as corrugated iron sheet structures. • All noisy activities shall be scheduled concurrently during the construction to reduce the exposure period. • Operation of the noisy machinery shall be carried out when necessary and switch them off when not in use. • Provide and enforce use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) by the workers at all times during the construction. • Regular maintenance of the machinery to reduce frictional noise. • Monitor noise levels as per NEMA and NCC guidelines. Solid waste • Engage the services of registered waste handler to transport the waste at the designated areas. • Covering of trucks when transporting building materials and waste. • Use of an integrated solid waste management system; through a hierarchy of options: source reduction, recycling, composting and reuse. Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures • Provision of waste management room at a strategic place within the apartments for segregation and disposal of the waste. • Efficient use of the materials to reduce waste and recycling/reuse where feasible. • Monitor waste in line with the waste management regulations. Liquid waste • Channel all liquid waste to the existing sewer line along the road. • Conduct routine inspection and monitoring of the internal drains to identify and repair any leakages and blockages. • Provision of sanitary facilities to the workers during the construction and proper decommissioning of the facilities once construction is complete. • All waste pipes will have rodding eyes accessible from outside i.e. free to every part of the system for inspection, cleaning and repair. • Regular inspection and maintenance of the internal sewer system. • Residents should report any incidence of blockages in their units immediately they occur for prompt maintenance Increased water demand • Connect to the existing water supply after acquisition of the relevant permits. • The contractor will engage the services of water vendors to supplement the water supply. • Use of water efficient appliances and fixtures for plumbing products and white goods. • Provision of adequate underground and roof water tanks for water storage. • Prompt detect and repair of the water fixtures and fittings. • The proponent to ensure that rain water harvesting facilities is provided. Energy demand • Use of solar energy as an alternative source of energy. • Install and routine maintenance of energy efficient fixtures and fittings. • Turn off the machinery and equipment when not in use. • Put off all the lights immediately when not in use. • Regular inspection and repairs of the solar panels. Increased traffic • Ferry building materials during off-peak hours. • Employ traffic marshals to control traffic in and out of site. • Provide bill boards at the site/entrance to notify motorists and general public about the proposed project. • Enforce speed limits for construction vehicles especially along the roads leading to the site. • Develop a traffic management plan to ensure that the site vehicles do not interfere with the regular traffic along the access roads. • Ensure that the vehicles comply with axle load limits. • Employ well trained and experienced drivers. THE KENYA GAZETTE 30th November, 2018 4230 4230 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/5520343 National Environment Management Authority.