GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 12796

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, Sequoia China Limited, proposes to construct a 28 storey residential apartment with a total of 644No. Units (2No. basements, ground floor, mezzanine floor plus 28No. floors) consisting of (98No. Studio units, 316No. One-bedroom units, 124No. Two-bedroom units, 100No.three-bedroom units, 2No. Three-bedroom duplex units and 4No. Four-bedroom duplex units),gym, game room, swimming pool, restaurant, and other associated facilities and amenities on plot L.R. No. 1870/85 (Nairobi/Block 7/57) along Ring Road Parklands/Highridge Area, Westlands Sub-County, Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measure; Impacts Mitigation Measures Obtaining all relevant development approvals • Obtain approved plans and construction permit from the Nairobi City County Government, NEMA license and NCA approval. Air, noise pollution and vibration • Water sprinkling on driveways. • Switch off engines not in use. • Construction work to be confined to between 8am to 6pm. • Provide and enforce use of PPE e.g. ear muffs, aprons, gloves. • Proper servicing of machinery and equipment (oiling and greasing). • Monitor noise levels as per NEMA guidelines. Health and safety (risks of accidents and injuries to workers) • Education and awareness to all workers. • Procure services of a health and safety officer. • Provide First Aid Kits on site. • Proper signage and warning to public. • Provide clean water and food to the workers. • The contractor to abide by all conditions including health safety and workforce welfare. • Personnel to stick to standard operation procedures. • Personnel to wear complete protective gear. • Provision of fire-fighting equipment • Comply with Kenyan safety policy and safe working procedures, laws and regulations. Solid waste generation • Ensure waste materials are disposed off to County and NEMA approved sites. • Use of the 3rs – Reduce, Re-use, Re-cycle. • Solid waste to be collected in designated areas for appropriate disposal. • Waste segregation at source. • Engage a NEMA and county licensed waste handler. Excessive water use • Harvesting of rain water. • Training and awareness to workers on importance of water conservation and best practices. • Encourage use of alternatives for dust control such as non-toxic biodegradable dust suppressants or polymers that require less water. • Efficient water use in concrete mixing. Solid waste generation and management • Provide waste disposal bins at strategic points well protected from adverse weather conditions and animals. • Regular inspection and maintenance of the waste disposal systems. • Engage a NEMA licensed waste handler to transport and dispose waste. 6134 6134 Impacts Mitigation Measures • Use of the 3rs – Reduce, Re-use, Re-cycle. • Encourage waste segregation at source. Liquid waste generation and management • Availability of NCWSC trunk sewer line in the area. • Proper connection to the existing sewer line. • -Regular inspection and maintenance of the waste disposal systems. • Use of separate storm water drainage channel. Increased loading on infrastructure • Provision of adequate parking within the facility. • Have paved driveways. • Encourage rainwater harvesting and water storage tanks. • Provide adequate storm water management system. • Increased traffic. • Increased demand on water and sanitation services. Social conflict • Encourage good relation with the neighbours through provision of employment opportunities to the community members (skilled and semi- skilled). • Formation of residents association/Register with the existing association • Improved livelihood • Strict adherence to provided ESMP. Insecurity • Secure the premise with a perimeter wall. • Installation of CCTV cameras at strategic points. • Have a entry point that is manned 24 hours. • Construction of gate house. Building safety/land and building use • Assess the condition of buildings to ascertain usefulness. • Ascertain the Planning development policy. Accidents/injuries • Securing the Site by fencing off. Un-disconnected services e.g. power, water, telephone, septic • Ensure disconnection of all services. • Remove all surface and underground cables and wiring. Solid waste generation (demolition waste) • Ensure waste materials are disposed of on County and NEMA approved sites. • Ensure re-use of materials that can be re- used. • Use of the 3rs – Reduce, Re-use, Re-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/7803329 National Environment Management Authority.