GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 9181

PURSUANT to regulation 21 of Environmental (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, the National Environment Management Authority, (NEMA) has received an environmental impact assessment study report for the implementation of the proposed low cost housing scheme. The project will comprise of 600 housing units which will be 18 multi-storied blocks with four and five floors respectively. The building will comprise 1commercial block and 1communial/recreational block, 12 of these blocks shall be 3 bed room flats and 4 of these blocks shall 2 bedroom flats. The project proposed site is on LR. No.12715/ 288 /289 within Syokimau Farm Limited in Mavoko Municipal Council, Machakos District The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Possible Impact Mitigation measures Changes in hydrology/impended drainage Proper installation of drainage structure. Ensure efficiency of drainage structures through proper design and maintenance.. Soil erosion Control earthworks. Install drainage. Compact loose soil. Landscaping. Control activities during rainy conditions. Provide soil erosion control structures on the steep sides during construction phase. Air pollution Control speed and operation regular maintenance of construction vehicles/plant equipment. Sprinkling of water during construction phase. Noise pollution Sensitize drivers on noise management. Maintenance of plant equipment. Construction activities to be restricted to daytime. Workers in the vicinity of high level noise to wear safety and protective gear. Provide noise buffers such as walls and trees around site. Oil pollution Proper storage handling and disposal of oil waste. Maintain plant and equipment to avoid leaks. Maintenance of construction vehicles should be carried out in the contractor’s yard of the site. Provide oil interceptors along the drains leading from the carwash and service bays. High water demand Management of water use. Recycling of water during construction phase Rainwater harvesting. Contractors lay down area Special attention should be paid to sanitary facilities on site. Garbage should be disposed off periodically at approved dumpsites. Road safety Enforce speed limits for contraction vehicles especially along roads leading to the site. Provide bill boards at the site entrance to notify motorists about the development. Public health and occupational safety Ensure proper solid waste disposal facilities. Ensure effective waste water management. Sensitize residents on environmental management. Provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Vegetation Revegetation in the event of removal of vegetation. Landscaping. Fire safety training/ emergency response Adapt effective emergency response plan. Enhance disaster preparedness among stakeholders. Ensure equipments are well maintained. Fire outbreaks Install firefighting equipment. Sensitize workers and residents on fire risks management. Adapt effective emergency response plan. Maintain fire fighting machinery regularly. Provide emergency numbers at strategic points. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Director-General, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839–00200, Nairobi. THE KENYA GAZETTE 29th July, 2011 (b) Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources, N.H.I.F. Building, Community, P.O. Box 30521, Nairobi. (c) Provincial Director of Environment, Eastern Province. (d) District Environment Officer, Machakos District. 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 approval process of the project. B. M. LANGWEN, for Director-General, MR7363771 National Environment Management Authority.