GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 3202

PURSUANT to regulation 21 of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, 2003, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above-proposed project. The proponent, Nancy Wangari Averdung and Folker Averdung proposes to construct one block of 15 storey residential apartments with 210No. units and 14 units per floor (8No. two bedroom units with 4 units having a DSQ and 6No. one bedroom units). Ground floor will comprise of 49No. parking bays, reception area, lift lobby, board room, lounge driveways, kids playing area and gate house, 2no. basements with 116no. parking bays, roof terrace plan will comprise of a gym, massage room and sauna, associated facilities and amenities. The proposed project will be located on Plot L.R. No. 1870/IV/77 located along Rhapta Road, in Westlands, Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Environmental Impacts Mitigation Measures Air pollution • Screen the entire site to control and arrest construction-related dust. • Regular sprinkling of water on areas generating dust. Environmental Impacts Mitigation Measures • Workers should be provided with PPE’s Monitor the air quality levels as per the Environmental Management and Co- ordination (Air Quality) Regulations, 2014. Noise and excessive vibrations • Construction works should be within the working hours from 8.00 a.m to 5.00 p.m. • Workers should be provided with PPE’s. • Regular monitoring of noise and vibration levels at the site as per the Environmental Management and Coordination (Noise and Excessive Vibrations) Regulations, 2009. Solid waste • Design and implement a Waste Management Plan for the entire project cycle. • Segregate non-hazardous waste into organic and non-organic fractions before final disposal. • Installation of waste bins on site to avoid scattering on the ground. • Engage a NEMA-registered waste transporter to collect and dispose of segregated waste to designated disposal sites. • Manage the waste in line with the Environmental Management and Co- ordination (Waste Management) Regulations, 2006 and Sustainable Waste Management Act, 2022. Liquid waste • Extend the connection of the proposed development to the existing conventional sewer system upon acquisition of a connection permit from Nairobi County Water and Sewerage Company. • Construct an internal reticulation system which can consistently handle the loads even during peak volumes. • Provide sufficient and suitable sanitary conveniences for the construction workers. Storm water drainage • Construct drainage channels within the site covered with gratings to avoid the occurrence of accidents and the entry of dirt. • Install rainwater-harvesting facilities to reduce the amount of storm water reaching the surface. Increased water demand • Drill a borehole to supplement the existing Nairobi County Water and Sewerage Company water supply. • Extend the connection of the main water supply to the proposed development upon acquisition of a connection permit from Nairobi County Water and Sewerage Company. • Harvest rainwater to supplement the existing Nairobi County Water and Sewerage Company water supply. • Monitor the water consumption within the site every month. Increased energy demand • Install energy-efficient fixtures and fittings within the development. • Monitor the energy consumption within the site every month Increased traffic • Ensure that the entry/Exit to the project site is located where it will cause minimal traffic along adjacent roads. 15th March, 2024 THE KENYA GAZETTE Environmental Impacts Mitigation Measures • Maintain clear walkways for moving workers and transporting materials and equipment. • Full implementation of the Traffic Management Plan (TMP) prepared during the Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA). • Visible signage’s during construction. • Ferry building materials and construction waste during the off-peak hours. • Engage traffic marshals to control traffic in and out of the site. Health and safety risks • Provide adequate and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) to the workers within the site • Provide a first aid kit within the site fully equipped at all times and managed by qualified personnel. • Adapt a suitable Emergency Response Plan (ERP) to manage the occurrence of anticipated hazards during the construction phase. • Engage security personnel to guard the site at all times and monitor the movement of people in and out of the property and ensure no idling of workers around the property and its environs. • Comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007 and rules there under. Vegetation loss • Conserve all the trees within the riparian reserve and setbacks. • Apply for a tree-cutting permit from the Nairobi County Director of Forestry before cutting down the trees and adhere to the conditions therein. • Undertake comprehensive landscaping by planting indigenous trees within the riparian reserve and designated open spaces. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, NHIF Building, 12th Floor, Ragati Road, Upper Hill, P.O. Box 30126–00100, 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 report can be downloaded at www.nema.go.ke 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 decision making process regarding this project. Comments can also be emailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General, MR/6196525 National Environment Management.