GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 6335

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, Muthaiga Breezes Limited, is proposing to develop a one block, 10 storey residential apartments on Plot L.R. No. 209/870fl and 209/870/8 (Amalgamated) along City Park Drive, off Limuru Road at City Park in Nairobi City County. The project components will include 4No. basement floors, 166No. residential units, a gymnasium, swimming pool and a hall for the residents. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts - Proposed Mitigation Measures Site disturbance • Excavate only areas to be affected by buildings. Dumping of excess excavated materials to sites designated by NEMA and Council. • Restoration of sites excavated. Disturbance of traffic • Proper signage. flow • Awareness creation. Education to truck drivers. Soil erosion • Create and maintain soil traps and embankments. 30th June, 2017 THE KENYA GAZETTE - • Landscaping after completion of construction. Solid waste • Ensure waste materials are disposed of on county authorities and NEMA approved sites. • Ensure re-use of materials that can be re- used. * Use of the 3R - Reduce, Re-use, Re- cycle. • Adherence to Waste Management Regulations of 2006. Air quality • Water sprinkling of driveways or the use of biodegradable hydrant e.g. Terrasorb polymer will reduce dust emission during construction. • Ensure servicing of vehicles regularly. • Adherence to Air Quality Regulations, 2014. Noise pollution and • Ensure use of serviced and greased vibration equipment. • Switch off engines not in use. • Construction work to be confined to between 8 am, to 5 p.m. • Ensure use of earmuffs by machine operators. • Adherence to Noise And Excessive Vibration Pollution (Control) Regulations, 2009. Collapse of building • Ensuring building strength and stability. during construction • Use of appropriate construction and reinforcements as per ,materials specifications. • Ensuring building components are as per designs. • Ensure proper timelines are followed e.g. curing time. Occupational health and • Provide first aid kits on site. safety • Education and awareness to all construction workers. • Ensure use of appropriate personal protective clothing. • Proper signage and warning to public of heavy vehicle turning. • Ensuring building strength and stability. • Provide clean water and food to the worker. • The contractor to abide by all construction conditions especially clause B12 which stipulates health safety and workforce welfare. • Comply with the provisions of OSHA, 2007. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839-00200, Nairobi. Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, N.H.I.F. Building, 12th floor, Ragati Road, Upper Hill, Community, P.O. Box 30126-00100, Nairobi. 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 for this project. GEOFFREY WAHUNGU, Director-General, MR13425090 National Environment Management Authority.