GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 3957

NOTICE is given that the above mentioned part development plan was on 7th April, 2020, completed. The part development plan relates to land situated within Homa Bay Town, Homa Bay County. Copies of the part development plan have been deposited for public inspection at the County Physical Planning Office, Public Works Building and Homa Bay Town Sub-County Administrator's Office. A copy so deposited is available for inspection free of charge by all persons interested at the County Physical Planning Office, Public Works Building and Homa Bay Town Sub-County Administrator's Office between the hours of 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Any interested person who wishes to make any representation in connection with or objection to the above named part development plan may send such representations or objections in writing to be received by the County Executive Committee Member, Lands, Housing, Urban Development and Physical Planning, Homa Bay County, P.O. Box 469-40300, Homa Bay, within sixty (60) days from the date of publication of this notice and such representation or objection shall state the grounds on which it is made. Dated the 30th April, 2020. R. A. ODHIAMBO, CECM, Lands, Housing, Urban Development and MR/0763479 Physical Planning, Homa Bay County. akzErrE NOTICE No. 3958 THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CO-ORDINATION ACT (No. 8 of 1999) THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED APARTMENTS DEVELOPMENT ON PLOT L. R. NO. 1/402, ALONG KINDARUMA ROAD, KILIMANI, NAIROBI CITY COUNTY INVITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS 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, Ever Forgarden Company Limited, is proposing to construct four 15-storey blocks of apartments comprising of 240No. studio apartments, 660No. one bed roomed apartments (Total no.: 900No. apartments). The development will be accommodated in four 15-storey blocks. The ground floor and the two basement floors comprise of parking. The 1st to 15th floors will comprise of residential apartments. Other features will include a stone wall perimeter fence with gates (entry and exit) and a guard house and other associated facilities and amenities on Plot L.R. No. 1/402 along Kindaruma Road in Kilimani, 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. • Ensure the geo-technical survey is conducted before commencement of any excavations. • Install drainage structures properly. • Landscaping on project completion. • Control and manage excavation activities. • Control activities especially during rainy conditions. • Provide soil erosion control and conservation structures/means where necessary. • Ensure standard appropriate practices on the provided gardens. Change in hydrology • Proper installation of drainage structures commensurate with the new development. • Install cascades to break the impact of water flowing in the drains. • Ensure efficiency of drainage structures through proper design and maintenance. Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures • Recycling of water at the construction phase where possible. Make use of roof catchments to provide water i.e for general purposes. Public health, • Train staff/workers on occupational occupational health health hand safety. and safety • Provide full proteCtive gear and workmen's compensation cover in addition to the right tools and operational instructions and manuals during construction. • Adopt sound housekeeping practices. • Sensitize residents on environmental management. • Design of sewerage system should be as provided in the plans. • Post strategically the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007 Abstract and provide material safety data sheets. • Post clear warning signs e.g. "No unauthorized use of machines", ensure there are guards on moving parts e.t.c • Provide fully equipped First Aid kits and train staff on its use. Ensure adherence with the legal requirements -OSH Act, 2007. Fire • Install firefighting equipment as provided elsewhere in the report. Conduct training on firefighting, evacuation and emergency response. • Sensitize the residents on fire risks i.e. conduct regular fire drills. • Adapt effective emergency response plan. • Maintain service firefighting machinery regularly. • Provide emergency numbers at strategic points. 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. MR/0763286 MAMO B. MAMO, Ag. Director-General, National Environment Management Authority.