GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 11612

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 residential apartments and a commercial block. The development will have residential apartments and a commercial block of 198 residential units and 3 shops. The units are grouped into 13 Block A types which are three bedroom blocks and 4 Block B types which are two bedroom blocks. The development will occupy 65% of the total plot coverage. The total size of the plot is 1.517 Ha. The proposed residential apartments will be on plot L.R No. SIGONA/1625 in Kikuyu Town Council in Nairobi. The site is next to Sigona Clinic off the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Environmental issue Mitigation Measures Vegetation disturbance Ensure proper demarcation and delineation of the project area to be affected by the construction work. Specify location for vehicles and equipment and areas of the sit which shall be kept free of traffic equipment and storage. Designate access routes and parking within the site. Introduction of vegetation (trees, shrubs and grass) on open spaces and around the project site and their maintenance. Design and implement an appropriate landscaping progamme to help in revegetation of part of project area after construction. Increased solid waste generation Use of an integrated solid waste management system i.e. through a hierarchy of options: 1. Reduction at source, 2. Recycling, 3. Reusing, 4.Incineration, 5. Sanitary Land filling. Through accurate estimation of the dimensions and quantities required. Use of durable, long lasting materials that shall not need to be replaced as often as, thereby reducing the amount of waste generated over time. Provide facilities for proper handling and storage of construction materials to reduce the amount of waste caused by damage or exposure to the elements. Use building materials that have minimal or no packaging to avoid generation of excessive packaging waste. Reuse packaging materials such as cartons, cement bags, empty metal and plastic containers to reduce waste at site. Dispose waste more responsibly by contacting a waste registered handler who will dispose the wastes at designated sites only. Waste collection bins to be provided at designated points only. Dust emission Ensure strict enforcement of on-site speed limit regulations. Sprinkle water during excavation works by heavy machines. Sprinkle water on graded access routes when necessary to reduce dust generation by construction vehicles. Dust masks to be provided to employees and worn. Use environmentally friendly fuels. Minimize the period for machinery idling. Pursue good practices in energy use during operations and sensitize staff. Provide appropriate personnel protective equipment to site workers. Health and safety Comply to the OSHA Provide personnel and passers-by signage and warnings traffic control signs and warning. Develop a traffic management plan to ensure that site vehicles do not interfere with the regular traffic on the Project area. Provide for appropriate signage and warnings at work sites. Provide appropriate personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) to site workers. Provide for First Aid facilities as per the OSHA, 2007. Provide for an appropriate traffic management plan to avoid congestion on road leading to her project area. Provide and clearly display emergency contacts. THE KENYA GAZETTE 16th September, 2011 3586 3586 Develop and implement detailed and site specific Emergency Response Plans Fire hazards Ensure fire extinguishers are stationed in visible places. Security personnel and occupants to be trained in fire fighting skills. Drilling exercise to be conducted regularly. Train substation operators on firefights Energy resources management Ensure machinery is regularly serviced to improve efficiency in consumption of energy. Energy management through use of sound/appropriate equipment. Application of rated equipment in welding and related works. Use of efficient mechanical plant and energy savers on sites. Water and energy management Provide adequate ands appropriate drainage infrastructure where required. Ensure machinery is regularly serviced to avoid leakages and/or spillages. Implement erosion and sedimentation controls. Energy management through use of sound equipment. Application of rated equipment in welding and related works. Use of efficient mechanical plant and energy savers on sites. Noise and vibrations Sensitize construction vehicle drivers and machinery operators to switch off engines or machinery not being used. -Sensitize the construction vehicle drivers to avoid avoiding unnecessary hooting. Ensure that construction machinery are kept in good condition to reduce noise generation. Sound barriers to be elected round the construction site. The noisy construction. Works should be entirely planned to be during day time. Increased storm water, runoff and soil erosion Surface runoff and roof water shall be harvested and stored in reservoirs so that it can be used for other purposes within the project site. A storm water management plan that minimizes impervious area infiltration by use of recharge areas and use of retention with graduated outlet structures shall be designed. Apply soil erosion control measures such as leveling of the project site to reduce run-off velocity and increase infiltration of storm water into the soil. Ensure that compacted areas are ripped to reduce run-off. Oil spills -Install oil trapping equipments in areas where there is a likelihood of oil spillage such as during the maintenance of construction of maintenance equipment Soil in such an area shall be well protected from contamination. 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. (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, Central Province. (i) District Environment Officer, Kiambu West 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. Z. O. OUMA, for Director-General, MR7680148 National Environment Management Authority.