GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 9134

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, Habitat Heights Limited, is proposing to construct a real estate residential development to cater for the medium and low density residential living. The project will involve construction of fourteen storeys, 30No. blocks comprising of 8,888 units of one bed- roomed, two bed-roomed and three bed-bedroomed apartments on plot L.R. No. 7815/10 within Lukenya area, Mavoko Consituency, in Machakos County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Increased solid waste generation • Materials from excavation of the ground and foundation works shall be reused for earthworks and landscaping. • Express condition shall be put in the contract that before the contractor is issued with a completion certificate; he will clear the site of all debris and restore it to a state acceptable to the supervising architect and environmental consultant. • Bins/receptacles shall be placed at strategic locations within the site. • The contractor and proponent shall work with private refuse handlers and local council to facilitate sound waste management. • Wastes shall be properly segregated and separated to encourage recycling of some useful waste materials. • Use of an integrated solid waste management system through a hierarchy options. Surface drainage • Drainage channels shall be installed in all areas that generate or receive surface water. • Drainage channels will be covered with metal gratings or other suitably approved materials to prevent occurrence of accidents and dirt entry that may affect flow of run-off. • Drainage channels will be designed with regard to peak volumes. • Paving of sidewalks, parking and other open areas shall be done using pervious materials. Site security • The management shall strategically install lighting as well as security alarms and backup systems including surveillance of the area on a 24 hours basis. • Security guards shall protect the property in a 24 hour basis and document any suspect movement within the facility and its environs. Air quality • Provision of full protective gear for workers. • Regular cleaning or sprinkling of water to suppress dust. Public health • The contractor shall institute HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention campaign amongst his workers for the duration of the contract. • The contactor shall provide sanitary facilities on site for the workers. Water use • Provision of notices and information signs within the project site to notify on means and need to conserve water. • Installation of water conserving taps. • Encouragement of water re-use/recycling. Fire hazards • Installation of an automatic fire alarm system for the entire facility. 27th September, 2019 THE KENYA GAZETTE Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures • All fire control and fighting facilities shall be installed following local council fire masters requirements and approval. • Firefighting equipment shall be strategically positioned, regularly maintained and serviced. Traffic control • The contractor shall erect clear road signs showing speed limits and warning other motorists of turning vehicles. • The contractor will load the vehicles to within the permissible loads. • The contactor will arrange for bulk transportation of his materials during off-peak times. Occupational health and safety • Workmen shall be provided with suitable protective gear. • There will be a fully equipped first aid kits on site. • A safety officer who has a first aid training and knowledge of safety procedures will be provided on site. • The contractor will provide insurance for the workmen. • The contractor will be required to adhere to Factories and Other Places of Work Act. 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 Forestry, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30126–00100, Nairobi. (c) County Director of Environment, Machakos 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 WAKHUNGU, Director-General, MR/6722370 National Environment Management Authority.