GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 2515

PURSUANT to section 59 of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act, 1999, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above proposed project. The proponent, Hale End Properties Limited proposes to construct three blocks (2No. blocks of 17 floors and 1No.block of 19 floors) of a total 419No. residential apartments (242No. one bedroom, 163No. two bedroom and 14No. three bedroom) and 313No. parking bays. Block A (47No. one bedroom units, 48No. two bedroom units and 95No. parking bays). Block B (46No. one bedroom units, 42No. two bedroom units, 14No. three bedroom units and 218No. parking bays). Block C (49No. one bedroom units, 73No. two bedroom units and 122No. parking bays), boundary wall, associated facilities and amenities. The proposed project will be located on Plot No. Nairobi/Block 3/85, located along Mkoko Close in Westlands, Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impact Mitigation Measures Air pollution • Screen the entire site to control and arrest construction-related dust. • Monitor the air quality levels as per the Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Air Quality) Regulations, 2014. Noise and excessive vibrations • Construction activities will be carried out between 0800 Hrs. to 1800 Hrs. on weekdays and 0800 Hrs. to 1300 Hrs. on Saturdays only. • Regular monitoring of noise and vibration levels at the site as per the Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Noise and Excessive Vibrations) Regulations, 2009. Solid waste • Design and implement a Waste Management Plan for the entire project cycle. • Segregate non-hazardous waste into organic and non-organic fractions before final disposal. • Engage a NEMA-registered waste transporter to collect and dispose of segregated waste to designated disposal sites. • Manage the waste in line with the Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Waste Management) Regulations, 2006 and Sustainable Waste Management Act, 2022. Liquid waste • Extend the connection of the proposed development to the existing conventional sewer system upon acquisition of a connection permit from Nairobi County Water and Sewerage Company. • Construct an internal reticulation system which can consistently handle the loads even during peak volumes. • Provide sufficient and suitable sanitary conveniences for the construction workers. Storm water drainage • Construct drainage channels within the site covered with gratings to avoid the occurrence of accidents and the entry of dirt. • Fit all drainage facilities with adequate functional oil-water separators and silt traps. • Install rainwater-harvesting facilities to reduce the amount of storm water reaching the surface. Increased water demand • Drill a borehole to supplement the existing Nairobi County Water and Sewerage Company water supply. • Extend the connection of the main water supply to the proposed development upon acquisition of a connection permit from Nairobi County Water and Sewerage Company. • Harvest rainwater to supplement the existing Nairobi County Water and Sewerage Company water supply. • Monitor the water consumption within the site every month. Increased energy demand • Install a 1000kVA sole transformer to supply energy to the proposed development subject to the acquisition of a connection permit from KPLC. • Install a 100 KWp grid-tied Solar PV Plant as an alternative source of renewable energy for the proposed development subject to the acquisition of a connection permit from Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). 1st March, 2024 THE KENYA GAZETTE Impact Mitigation Measures • Install energy-efficient fixtures and fittings within the development. • Monitor the energy consumption within the site every month. Traffic density • Rehabilitate Mkoko Close to cabro state standards upon acquisition of permit from Nairobi City County. • Widen and construct a 3.5-meter-wide service lane of 50 meters long from the property boundary to enhance safe traffic maneuver away from the main road. • Full implementation of the Traffic Management Plan (TMP) prepared during the Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA). • Ferry building materials and construction waste during the off-peak hours. • Engage traffic marshals to control traffic in and out of the site. Health and safety risks • Register the site as a workplace with the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services (DOSHS). • Provide adequate and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) to the workers within the site. • Provide a first aid kit within the site fully equipped at all times and managed by qualified personnel. • Adapt a suitable Emergency Response Plan (ERP) to manage the occurrence of anticipated hazards during the construction phase. • Engage security personnel to guard the site at all times and monitor the movement of people in and out of the property and ensure no idling of workers around the property and its environs. • Comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007 and rules there under. Vegetation loss • Conserve all the trees within the riparian reserve and setbacks. • Apply for a tree-cutting permit from the Nairobi County Director of Forestry before cutting down the trees and adhere to the conditions therein. • Undertake comprehensive landscaping by planting indigenous trees within the riparian reserve and designated open spaces. 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/6186229 National Environment Management Authority.