GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 18348

PURSUANT to Section 59 of the Environmental Management and Coordination Act CAP 387, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above proposed project. The proponent, Tengyun Company Limited, proposes to construct 27 storey (2No. basements, ground, podium floor, first floor, typical 2nd to 27th floor and a roof terrace) commercial and residential building comprising a total of 338 units (130 No. one bedroom units and 208 two bedroom units), 188 No. parking spaces, swimming pool, changing rooms, roof lounge, sauna, pool management office, gym, store, lobby area, media room, boardroom, kids play area, generator room, staircase, KPLC switch room, other associated facilities and amenities on Plot L.R. No. Nairobi/Block 5/534 along Matundu lane in Westlands Area, Westlands Sub-County, Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Possible Impacts Proposed Mitigation measures Air, noise pollution and vibration • Water sprinkling on driveways - Switch off engines not in use - Construction work to be confined to between 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. • 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. Possible Impacts Proposed Mitigation measures • 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. • 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 - increased traffic - increased demand on water and sanitation services • Provision of adequate parking within the facility. • Have paved driveways. • Encourage rainwater harvesting and water storage tanks . • Provide adequate storm water management system. Social conflict • Encourage good relation with the neighbours through provision of employment opportunities to the community members (skilled and semiskilled). 9050 9050 Possible Impacts Proposed Mitigation measures • 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 an 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, sewer • Ensure disconnection of all services Remove all surface and underground cables and wiring. Solid waste generation (demolition waste) • Ensure waste materials are disposed of in County and NEMA approved sites. • Ensure re-use of materials that can be re- used. • Use of the 3rs (Reduce, Re-use, Re-cycle) Noise and vibration • Ensure use of serviced equipment Switch off engines not in use. • Demolition work to be confined to between 8am to 5pm Ensure use of earmuffs by workers. 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 this publication to the Director- General, NEMA to assist the Authority in the decision making process for this project. Kindly quote Ref. No. NEMA/ENVIS/SR/00306 Comments can also be e-mailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, MR/7893300 Director-General.