GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 5828

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, Larkspur Properties Ltd, is proposing to construct a 41 level residential building with a total of 300 units in Upper Hill, Westland, Nairobi City County approximately 2km from the CBD. The project shall be an upscale project that will fully showcase the urban vitality and modern atmosphere of Nairobi. The building will have semi basement floor, ground floor, level 1-5 for parking, and level 6 to 41 comprising of executive duplex apartments, technical floor, indoor pool, VIP apartments, and penthouses. The proposed project site is on Plot L.R. 209/3006 measuring approximately 1 acre on 4th Ngong Avenue, Upper Hill, Kilimani Sub-location, Kilimani Location, Westlands Division, Westlands Sub-County, Nairobi City County The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Increased demand of raw • Construction materials will be sourced materials from licensed quarries and local suppliers who use environmentally friendly processes in their operations. •Accurate budgeting and estimation of actual construction material requirements to ensure that the least amount of material necessary is ordered and to . ensure that the amount of construction materials left on site after construction is kept minimal. •Ensuring that damage or loss of materials at the construction site is kept minimal through proper handling. Construction and • Construction waste will be recycled or domestic wastes reused to ensure that materials that would otherwise be disposed of as waste are diverted for productive uses. •Provide facilities for proper handling and storage of construction materials to reduce the amount of waste caused by damage or exposure to the elements. •Ensure effective drainage into the NCWSC sewer system. •Regular maintenance checks on drainage system. •Proper and constant maintenance of the building's plumbing system. Regularly checking for plumbing leaks and practicing water conservation will help the system's operation. •Adherence to Waste Management Regulations of 2006. •Adherence to Water Quality Regulations, 2006. Dust and air pollution' • Watering all active construction areas as and when necessary to lay dust. •A speed limit of 10km/hr. shall apply to all construction vehicles on the site. •Rehabilitation of disturbed areas once completed. •Materials transport equipment will be cleaned on a regular basis. •Planting appropriate shrubs and flowers to compensate for emissions. •Adherence to Air Quality Regulations, 2014. Noise pollution • Restriction of the work hours during the construction phase from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. •All machinery used during construction shall be maintained in a sound mechanical condition. •Co-ordinate with relevant agencies regarding all construction activities in the project area. •Limit pick-up trucks and other small equipment to a minimum idling time and observe a common-sense approach to machine use, and encourage workers •to shut them off whenever possible. •Adherence to Noise And Excessive Vibration Pollution (Control) Regulations, 2009. Increased vehicular • Undertake traffic impact traffic studies/assessments. •Construction vehicles to enter and leave the site through designated paths only. •Posting traffic warning signs on both approaches to the construction site to warn other road users of traffic risks. •Strict adherence to speed limits within the proponent's premises of 10 km/hr. •Clearly marking parking spaces, installation and maintenance of traffic guide signage. Increased energy demand • Sensitization of staff to conserve non- renewable fossil energy by switching off machinery and equipment when they are not being used. •Proper planning of transportation of materials to ensure that fossil fuels (diesel, petrol) are not consumed in excessive amounts unnecessarily. •Monitoring energy use during construction/welding and operation and setting targets for reduction of energy use. •Installation and use of energy efficient welding and lighting equipment during construction and operation, respectively. Occupational health and • Provision of appropriate Personal safety Protective Equipment (PPE) to construction workers. •Safety education and training for workers. •Barricading the construction area appropriately and posting public warnings. •Providing firefighting equipment and in easily accessible areas as well as ensuring site personnel are well trained to use them as well as maintaining them regularly. •Adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety rules and regulations stipulated in the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007. 16th June, 2017 THE KENYA GAZETTE 2831 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)Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30126— 00100, Nairobi. (c)County Director of Environment, Nairobi City County. 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 of this project.