GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 16376

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, Versailles Ventures Kenya Co. Limited proposes to develop two residential blocks of four basements and ground floor for parking space, and 1st to 18th floors comprising of 270No. residential apartments (72No. one bedroom units, 162No. two bedroom units, 36No. three bedroom units), perimeter wall with entry/exit gates, lifts and staircases, associated facilities and amenities. The proposed project will be located on plot L.R. No. 209/14990/3, along Githunguri Road in Kileleshwa, Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Soil disturbance • Control earthworks and compact loose soils. • Landscaping shall be done on project completion. • Control and manage excavation soils. • Provide soil erosion control and conservation structures. Changes in land use- extent • Plant vegetation after project completion including along plot boundaries. • Ensure compliance with existing planning policy. • The project shall be approved by the relevant government bodies before commencement. Changes in hydrology/ impended drainage/ deep excavations • proper Installation of drainage structures. • Ensure efficiency of drainage structures through proper design and maintenance. • Provide gratings to the drainage channels. • A geotechnical survey shall be conducted and the recommendations thereof followed. There shall be no blasting during excavation. • A methodology for excavation shall be generated as required by NCA prior to excavation. Air pollution • Enclose the site with dust-proof net during construction. • Water should be sprayed during the construction phase of excavated areas during dry conditions. • Control speed and operation of construction vehicles. • Prohibit idling of vehicles. • Ensure sound condition of construction machinery and equipment. • Engage sensitive construction workers. Noise pollution • Erect suitable barriers to control noise. Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures • Sensitize drivers of construction machinery on effects of noise. • Construction activities to be restricted to daytime. • Workers in the vicinity of or involved in high- level noise to wear safety and protective gear. Increased water demand • Recycling of water at the construction phase where possible. • Make use of roof catchments to provide water i.e. for general purpose. • An alternative water source shall be provided. The proponent shall drill a borehole at the proposed site. Increased energy demand • Power supply requirements shall be calculated and shared with KPLC as is the requirement. A dedicated transformer for the entire project shall be a consideration. • Alternative power sources (solar) shall also be considered. • Use methods that control climate change. Public health, occupational health and safety • Train staff/workers on occupational health and safety. • Provide full protective gear and workmen’s compensation cover in addition to the right tools and operational instructions and manuals during construction. • Design of sewerage system should be as provided in the plans and should be constructed to approved size and design, standard and of approved materials. • Ensure use of standard construction materials and to the specifications. Avoid undesirable, substandard, hazardous or unauthorized materials during construction and maintenance. • Sensitized staff on social/health issues such as drugs. • Post strategically the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007 Abstract. • Post clear warning signs e.g. ‘No unauthorized use of machines’, ensure there are guards on moving parts etc. • Provide fully equipped First Aid kits and train staff on its use. • The site will be registered by the ministry of labour as a workplace. Fire safety and preparedness • Conduct training on firefighting, evacuation and emergency response. • Sensitize the residents on fire risks i.e. conduct regular fire drills. • Adapt effective emergency response plans. • Maintain/service firefighting machinery regularly. • Provide emergency numbers at strategic points. Water quality and sewerage infrastructure • The design of the entire sewerage system should consider the estimate discharges from individual sources and the cumulative discharge of the entire project even during peak volumes. • Ensure effluents are discharged responsibly to the sewerage system. • The proponent shall seek approval from NCWSC before connecting to the existing 5468 5468 Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures public mains. • Monitor quality of wastewater to ensure compliance with the Environmental Management and Coordination (Water Quality) Regulations, 2006 and other relevant Laws. Waste management • During construction phase, designate an area for temporarily holding waste materials. • All wastes should be disposed of in accordance with the Environmental Management and Co- ordination (Waste Management) Regulations, 2006 and other relevant Laws. • Segregation of wastes at the source for ease of handling and disposal. • Contract a NEMA licensed waste transporter to transport solid waste from the proposed site during construction and occupation phases. Security and social impacts • Provide security guards, CCTV cameras, security lighting and other security apparatus during the entire project cycle. • Construction work timings shall only in line with the NEMA licensing conditions. Traffic management • The proponent has conducted a traffic Impact Assessment study and generated a traffic management plan. • The Traffic management plan shall be followed throughout the project cycle. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Foresty, NHIF Building, 12th Floor, Ragati Road, Upper Hill, Upper Hill, P.O. Box 30126–00200, 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 EIA report can be downloaded at www.nema.go.ke The National Environmental 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 for this project. Comments can also be e-mailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General, MR/6158265 National Environment Management Authority.