GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 7151

PURSUANT to section 59 of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act, 1999, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above proposed project. The proponen, Zamil Realtors Limited proposes to construct a 20No. floors (3No. basements, ground plus 20No. floors) residential block comprising 256No. four bedroom units, party room, games room, gym, court yard, parking, associated facilities and amenities on plot Nos. Nairobi/Block 7/12 and Nairobi/Block 7/13, along Ring Road in Parklands, Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impact Mitigation Measures Soil erosion • Control earthworks. • Install drainage structures to control flow of storm water. • Ensure management of excavation activities. Noise pollution • Install portable barriers to shield compressors and other small stationary equipment where necessary. • Display signs to indicate construction activities. • Maintain all equipment. • Adhere to provisions of Noise Prevention and Control Rules 2005, Legal Notice No. 24 regarding noise limits at the workplace as well as NEMA Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution Control Regulations, 2009. Loss of vegetation • Only areas earmarked for development should be cleared. • Project developmental footprint is less than 75% of the total land cover. • Plant trees, shrubs and flowers on remaining open spaces. Air pollution • Stockpiles of earth should be sprayed with water or covered during dry seasons. THE KENYA GAZETTE 7th June, 2024 Impact Mitigation Measures • Provide dust masks for the personnel in dusty areas. • Sensitize construction workers on pollution control measurers. • Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand and other loose materials. • Provide dust screen where necessary. Road traffic disruption • No overloading of trucks and good driving practices to be practiced. • Suitable junction/access point to be provided. • Use of appropriate and legible signage. • Employment of formal flagmen / women to ensure the public safety. Solid waste generation • Provide facilities for proper handling and storage of construction materials to reduce the amount of waste caused by damage or exposure to the elements. • Reuse materials such as cartons, cement bags, steel metals, and plastic containers to reduce waste. • Dispose the excess excavated soil and any other waste by use of a licensed waste hauling company. • Provide solid waste handling facilities such as waste bins across the building and ensure that they are often emptied to enhance maximum cleanliness. • Ensure that occupants manage their waste efficiently through recycling, reuse and proper disposal procedures. • Use of an integrated solid waste management system through a hierarchy options. • Contract NEMA licensed waste handler to collect and dispose waste generated. Generation of liquid waste • Connect to the existing sewer line serving the area for handling toxic liquid waste from the building. • Provide adequate and safe means of handling sewage generated within the building. • Conduct regular inspections for waste water pipe blockages or damages and fix appropriately. • Ensure regular monitoring of the waste water discharged from the project to ensure that the stipulated sewage/effluent discharge rules and standards are not violated. Occupational health and safety • The contractor should ensure registration of all construction works by the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health services (DOSH) in compliance with the Buildings and Works of Construction Engineering Rules. • Design and implement safety measures and emergency plans to contain accidents risks. • Install appropriate road traffic signs, markings, and road furniture. • The contractor should contract a qualified Health and Safety advisor to conduct training and monitoring of construction works. • The contractor should provide a standard First Aid Kit on site. • The Contractor should train several workers in First Aid depending on the number of workers on site. Impact Mitigation Measures • Provide Personal Protective Equipments (PPEs) for the construction workers. 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/6175540 National Environment Management.