GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 4325

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, Palugi and Company Limited is proposing to construct a ten storey apartment block on plot L.R. No. 209/4389/5 located along Riverside Lane West, off Riverside Drive in Nairobi City County. The proposed development will mainly comprise of one, two and three bedroomed apartment units and associated ancillary facilities within the proposed plot. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Nature of Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Excessive noise • Apply for a License from NEMA whereby and vibrations maximum permissible noise levels are to be generation exceeded. • Prescribe noise reduction measures if appropriate e.g. restricted working hours and transport hours and noise buffering. • Install portable barriers to shield compressors and other small stationary equipment where necessary and locate stationary noise sources as far from existing sensitive receptors as possible. • Use quiet equipment (i.e. equipment designed with noise control elements such as mufflers). • Ensure use of well serviced and maintained vehicles and equipment. • Limit trucks and other small equipment to minimize idling time and switch off idle engines whenever possible. Air pollution (dust • Provide 2.4 meter high hoarding along site and exhaust boundary. emissions) • Provide effective dust screen, sheeting or netting where a scaffolding is erected around the perimeter of a building under construction, from the ground floor level of the building up to the highest level of the scaffolding. • Water all active construction areas when necessary. • Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand and other loose materials or require all trucks to maintain at least two feet of freeboard. • Down wash of trucks (especially tyres) prior to departure from site. • Vehicle idling time shall be minimized. Waste generation • Use of durable, long-lasting materials that will not need to be replaced as often, thereby reducing the amount of construction waste generated over time. • Provision of facilities for proper handling and storage of construction materials to reduce the amount of waste caused by damage or exposure to the elements. • Use of building materials that have minimal packaging to avoid the generation of excessive packaging waste. • Use of construction materials containing recycled content when possible and in accordance with accepted standards. • Adequate collection and storage of waste on site and safe transportation to licensed disposal sites and disposal methods at designated area shall be provided. Increased generation of waste Public health and occupational safety Fire safety • • • • • • 26th June, 2020 THE KENYA GAZETTE 2697 Nature of Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Health and safety • Security shall be enhanced by ensuring risks and hazards security guards are posted around the project site and the strategic placement of security lights around the site. • A roster of all construction workers shall be kept. • Unattended public access to the construction site shall be restricted and only one entry/exit point shall be used. • Appropriate health and safety measures shall be implemented. • Warnings and signs should be placed in appropriate places. • Ensure safety education and training of the construction workers. • Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment shall be worn at all times by all within the construction site including visitors. • Install proper fire management equipment and emergency response systems/strategies. Increased of water • Promote awareness on water conservation demand and reducing water wastage. • Install water meters where applicable. • Determine the monthly water consumption and its cost . • Identify activities and areas that cause high consumption. • Install water-saving devices in the appropriate places (flow regulators, water flow sensors, self-closing taps, low-flush toilets, etc.). • Regularly maintain plumbing fixtures and piping in order to avoid losses. • Replace defective seals and repair damage to water pipes. Increased of • Identify and use areas/equipment/systems energy demand having minimum energy consumption. • Install energy efficient lighting in common areas such as staircases and driveways. • Use alternative energy sources such as solar power for water heating. Traffic and • Ensure that the Entry/Exit to the project site obstruction along is located where it will cause minimal traffic access road along adjacent roads. • Ensure all construction vehicles to and from the construction site use the designated Entry/Exit to the project site. • All transportation of construction raw materials and excavated materials are to be conducted at traffic off peak hours only. • Sensitize truck drivers to avoid unnecessary road obstruction. • Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand and other loose materials to avoid spillage and dust emissions that may interfere with smooth motoring. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30126-00100, Nairobi. (b) Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839-00200, 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 regarding this plan. MAMO B. MAMO, Ag. Director-General, MR/0781572 National Environment Management Authority.