GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 9758

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, Ashvale Properties Llp, proposes to develop student residence next to the University of Nairobi, Chiromo Campus on L.R. No. 209/346/50 at the junction of Science Crescent Road and Riverside Drive, off Waiyaki Way in Chiromo, Nairobi City County. The proposed project will entail construction of a residential block, 16 fools high with 574 units to accommodate 837 students. The Qwetu Hostel will offer 4 room typologies i.e. premium, single, twin and cluster. The development will he served with amenities such as a gym, study rooms, lounge, backup generator, treated borehole water, lifts, high speed, CCTV, biometric and card access and retail spaces. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Soil erosion • Control earthworks; Install drainage structures to control flow of storm water; Ensure management of excavation activities. Air pollution • Stockpiles of earth should be sprayed with water or covered during dry seasons; 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. 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, 2000. Road traffic • No overloading of trucks and good driving disruption 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. Increased • Waste water to be connected to the County generation of sewer line. Adhering to the Water Quality waste water Regulations of 2006. Increased • Adopt waste minimization at source; Monitoring generation of the fate of disposed wastes to ensure they are waste legally land filled at a recognized controlled site. Adhering to Waste Management Regulations of 2006. Public health • Ensure proper solid waste disposal and and collection facilities; Ensure that waste bin occupational cubicles are protected from animals, rains and safety are well covered; Provide suitable safety gear for all personnel; Connection of waste water to existing county waste system. 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, 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 plan. Comments can also be emailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General, MR/1443489 National Environment Management Authority.