GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 2769

PURSUANT to regulation 21 of Environmental (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the implementation of the proposed ―Two Rivers Development Project‖. The intended development will comprise several spatial land use patterns which will include medium and high density residential, commercial nodes, offices, institutional structures, tourism and support infrastructure such as sewerage, water, motorways and recreational centers. Other proposed constructions will include a 5 star hotel and a shopping mall. The reference plot targeted for development for the proposed ―Two Rivers Development Project‖ is on the property identified has L.R No. 22/360 which is part of the vast Closeburn estate neighboring the Northern bypass to the North and Limuru Road to the South. Specifically it is bordered by Ruaka River to the immediate west then Rosslyn estate, Runda estate to the South and South east, respectively. The northern bypass forms the northern boundary while Ruaka Township is found further in the North West. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Anticipated Environmental Impacts Mitigation Measures Soil erosion and compaction  Control earthworks.  Install appropriate drainage structures.  Install sediment traps.  Ensure management of soil extraction activities.  Designate a main access route for heavy machinery. Air and dust pollution  Stockpiles of earth be sprayed with water or covered during dry seasons.  Material trucks hauling soil, sand, and other loose materials should be covered during delivery to the site.  Provide dust masks for the personnel in dusty areas.  Sensitize construction workers.  Spray stock piles of earth with water.  Avoid pouring dust materials from elevated areas to the ground.  Provide dust screens where necessary.  Maintain vehicles, while machines must THE KENYA GAZETTE 2nd March, 2012 704 704 not be left idling. Noise and excessive vibration  Sensitize workforce including drivers of construction vehicles.  Place signs to indicate construction activities.  Use silenced machinery and instruments.  Workers in the vicinity of high level noise to wear safety and protective gear.  Employ temporary noise barriers. Loss of vegetation and or habitat for wildlife  Conduct planned vegetation clearance and re-vegetation and retain trees of high cultural value.  Reserve the wetland and establish a buffer zone around the wetland. Fire outbreak  The proponent to ensure that the completed facilities are fitted with safety equipments including fire fighting equipments and fire exits.  Install smoke detectors in various premises.  Put fire extinguishers at strategic sites during construction, operation and decommissioning.  Ensure adequate water stocks and operational pressures for firefighting during operation.  Post warning ‗NO SMOKING‘ signs at fire prone areas.  Mount safety signs to indicate the emergency exits, restricted areas and assembly points. Increased water and energy consumption  Put off electric machines when not in use.  Use high energy saving bulbs and systems.  Install water storage tanks.  Promote rain water harvesting and maximizing on water rec ycling techniques.  Install automatic water conserving taps and toilets. Solid waste generation  Provide garbage receptacles.  Apply an integrated solid waste management approach (reduce, recycle, combustion and sanitary landfilling).  All refuse generated should be properly transported and disposed.  Provide private waste collection and disposal services. Occupational health and safety  Ensure proper solid disposal and collection facilities.  Ensure dustbin cubicles are protected from animals, rains and are well covered.  Provide all employees with suitable safety and protective gears.  Ensure proper disposal of waste water.  Ensure that all machinery used on the site is properly maintained and inspected before use.  Place warning signs for hazardous or flammable substances.  Ensure chemicals are stored safely and MSDS are made available.  Ensure full compliance to the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 2007. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839 - 00200, Nairobi. (b) Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30521, Nairobi (c) Provincial Director of Environment, Nairobi Province. (d) District Environmental Officer, Westlands and Langata Districts. 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. (EIA/5/2/796) Z. O. OUMA, for Director-General, MR/9098606 National Environment Management Authority.