GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 12068

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 proponent, Diamond Jubilee Limited proposes to construct 3No.blocks (A, B & C) of residential apartments comprising basement levels, upper ground floor and lower ground floor for parking spaces, of staggering levels comprising of 145No. residential apartment units. (62No. one bedroom, 57No. two bedroom, 22No. three bedroom and 4No. penthouse units), lifts, waste water treatment plant, outside parking, restaurant, office suites, coffee shops, solar panels, boundary wall, other associated amenities and facilities on plot L.R. No. 30516/27, off Limuru Road, along Redhill Road, Nyari Area, Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impact Mitigation Measures Increased water demand • Installation of flush toilets with low volume cisterns and high pressure. • Waste water recycling and rain water harvesting. • Immediate repair of water pipe and tank leaks. • Install water conserving taps that turn-off automatically when water is not being used. • Ensure taps are not running when not in use. Air pollution • Spray water on exposed areas during dry weather to suppress dust. • Cover loads of friable materials during transportation. • Stock piles to be covered with tarpaulins. • Control speed of construction vehicles and switch off machines when not in use. • Regularly service and maintain vehicles and mobile plants and machinery. Noise and excessive vibrations • Workers working with machinery, vehicles and instruments that emit high levels of noise should be provided with ear plugs and ear muffs. • Proper servicing of machinery and equipment. • Installation of portable barriers to shield compressors and other small stationary equipment where necessary. • Construction activities to be carried out between 8.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. • Monitor noise levels as per NEMA guidelines. Run off and soil erosion • Create storm water management practices, such as piping systems or retention ponds or tanks, which can be carried over after the building is complete. • Apply soil erosion control measures such as levelling of the project site to reduce run- off velocity and increase infiltration of storm water into the soil. Impact Mitigation Measures • Ensure that any loose soil is compacted to reduce run-off. • Ensure that construction vehicles are restricted to existing graded roads. Insecurity • Security on a 24-hour basis by security guards. • The proposed site should have a perimeter wall. • Proponent and the contractor to vet all workers at the site. The workers should provide copies I.D. • Installation of security lighting and CCTV cameras. • Hire security personnel from a reputable company and conduct security check on tenants and cars. Solid waste generation • Order materials in the sizes and quantities they will be needed. • Use excavated soil for backfilling and landscaping. • 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. • 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. Fire hazards • Installation of an automatic fire alarm system for the building. • Provision of firefighting equipment and hydrant points. • Display fire excavation procedures and emergency at strategic points in the building. • Regular maintenance of fire electrical and first aid equipment. • Provision of emergency exit and fire assembly points. Generation of liquid waste • Provide portable toilets for workers on site. • Construction of waste water treatment plant for handling liquid waste water 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. • All drain pipes passing under the building, driveway or parking should be of heavy duty PVC pipe tube encased in 150mm concrete all round. THE KENYA GAZETTE 20th September, 2024 Impact Mitigation Measures • All manholes on drive ways and parking areas should have heavy duty covers set and sealed airtight as approved by specialists. • All waste pipes should be accessible from outside and free to every part of the system for inspection, cleaning and repair. Privacy intrusion for neighboring properties • The architectural design of the project is such that all windows and balconies face road buffer to the South and West of the property. • The target tenants for the premises are middle class population who are expected to conduct themselves with decorum. Increased traffic density • A traffic marshal to be stationed along the entry point within the project boundary to control vehicles during transportation of materials when need arises. • Planned deliveries to make sure they do not coincide with heavy traffic. • Security checks to be conducted inside the compound NOT at the entrance. • Provision of separate traffic routes for tenants and vehicles during operation phase. • Provision of designated entry and exit points. Oil leaks and spills • During construction phase, all machinery must be well maintained to avoid leakage of oils on the ground. • All oil products should be handled appropriately to avoid spills and leaks. • Car park areas must be well managed and the drains from these areas controlled. • Fats and oil interceptors must be installed along the drainage channels leading from kitchen and car park. Traffic disruption • Enforce speed limits for construction vehicles especially along roads leading to the site. • Provide bill boards at the site/entrance to notify motorists and general public about the development. Loss of vegetation • Replant areas where vegetation is unnecessarily removed. • Landscaping and planting all disturbed areas. • Planting and grassing should be done just before the rains or irrigated on dry spells. • Careful layout and orientation of the building to respect wind and sun direction. Increased social conflict • Increased housing stock in the area and Kenya in general. • Increased economic activities. • Encourage formation of community policing and joining the existing neighborhood Associations. 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/6547664 National Environment Management.