GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 11996

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, Mrs. Margaret Wahu Karimi, is proposing to construct and manage a mixed development on 0.444Ha. in two phases. Although the design of phase 2 block has not been developed, it shall be a mirror of phase one block in terms of form, height and skyline. Phase one comprises of one block of both commercial and residential units as follows; ground floor–10,561 sqft commercial space and 13,455 sqft parking space, 1st floor–10,571 sqft commercial space, 2nd floor–10,967 sqft commercial space, 3rd floor–10,967 sqft commercial space, mezzanine floor 1 to mezzanine floor 5–8No. one bedroom and 5No. two bedroom residential units per floor. (Total 40 No. one bedroom and 25No. Two Bedroom units) 4th floor to 8th floor–15No. one bedroom and 10No. two bedroom residential units per floor ( Total 75No. one bedroom and 50No. two bedroom units) on plot LR No. Donyo Sabuk/Komarock Block 1/89438, Joska-Kamulu Location, Matungulu Sub-County in Machakos County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Soil erosion • Control earthworks and compact loose soils. • Install drainage structures properly. • Landscaping. • Ensure management of excavation activities. • Control activities especially during rainy conditions. • Provide soil erosion control and conservation structures where necessary. • Efficiency of erosion control measures. Air pollution throughdust and gaseous emissions • Control speed and operation of construction vehicles. • Install dust screens around the construction site. • Prohibit idling of vehicles. • Water should be sprayed during the construction phase of excavated areas. • Regular maintenance of construction plant and equipment. • Engage sensitive construction workers. Noise pollution • Sensitize drivers of construction machinery. • Construction activities to be restricted to daytime. • Workers in the vicinity of or involved in high- level noise to wear safety and protective gear. Oil pollution • Proper storage, handling and disposal of new oil and used oil wastes. • Maintain equipment to avoid leaks. • Maintenance of construction vehicles should be carried out in the contractors yard (off the site). Road safety • Enforce speed limits for all vehicles accessing the site. • Provide bill boards around the site to notify all stakeholders about the development. • Develop a proper entry and egress plan from the highway. Public health and occupational safety • Train workers on occupational health and safety. • Provide full protective gear and workmen’s compensation cover. • Adopt sound waste management system. • Ensure effective wastewater management. • Sensitize residents on environmental management. • Design of sewerage system should be as provided in the plans. • Ensure wholesome water is available for drinking. • Make health and safety awareness a priority. • Provide fully equipped First Aid kits and train staff on its use. THE KENYA GAZETTE 20th December, 2019 4894 4894 Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Fire safety and preparedness • Install fire fighting equipment. • Conduct training on fire fighting, evacuation and emergency response. • Sensitize the workers on fire risks i.e. conduct regular fire drills. • Provide emergency numbers at strategic points. Record keeping • Collection and analysis of relevant environmental, health and safety data at the site. Internal audits • Monitoring will involve measurements, observations, evaluations assessment of changes in waste management noise levels, workers safety e.t.c. Contractors lay down area • Special attention should be paid to the sanitary facilities on site. • Garbage should be disposed off periodically and at approved dumpsites. 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, Community, 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, Machakos 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 the plan. MAMO B. MAMO, Ag. Director-General, MR/0440961 National Environment Management Authority.