GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 6189

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, Gad Works Projects Limited proposes to develop residential apartments and a restaurant. The project will provide three blocks, each eight storeys comprising a total of 119 self-contained units and a restaurant. The project will also comprise a floating swimming pool in the lake and an aqua park in Plot No. Kisumu/Kogony/4076 off Nkurumah Road, Kogony Sub-location, East Kisumu Location, Kisumu West Sub-county, Kisumu county. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Increased demand for • Ensure accurate budgeting and estimation natural resources of actual construction material requirements. • Source construction materials from local suppliers who use environmentally friendly processes in their operations. • Ensure that damage or loss of materials kept minimal through proper storage. Solid and liquid • Provide domestic waste receptacles for wastes tenants/clients and contract a licensed solid waste handler to regularly dispose of generated wastes. • Ensure effective drainage into the public sewer system. • Regular maintenance checks on drainage system. • Proper and constant maintenance of the building's plumbing system. • Adhere to all NEMA guidelines on waste handling for different waste categories. Water • Strict adherence to waste water regulations. contamination/degr -adation of water • Waste water to be handled as per the NEMA Waste Management guidelines. quality • Long term monitoring programs for water quality, sediment. 27th May, 2022 THE KENYA GAZETTE 3285 Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Increased demand for • Encourage use of energy saving lighting domestic energy systems; and • Creation of energy conservation awareness among tenants/clients and workers. Increased traffic/ • Strict adherence to speed limits of 10 inconvenience km/hr within the site. • Undertake traffic impact studies. • Strategically post traffic warning signage to warn motorists of turning trucks. Impact on fisheries • Work hand in hand with the affected activities fishermen. • Ensure mutual benefit from the project and the fishermen community. • Community participation in solving issues. Interference with • Install navigational markers and lights. transport in the lake Include position of the floating structures on navigational charts. • Ongoing consultation with user groups, especially fishermen to keep them informed of the new development. Loss of vegetation • Ensure proper demarcation and delineation of the project area to be affected. • Introduction of vegetation on open spaces and their maintenance. • Design and implement an appropriate landscaping programme. Increased incidences • Maximise use of local casual labour to of HIV/AIDS and reduce the need for immigrant workers. other stis • Ensure regular sensitization on HIV/AIDS and provision of prevention measures like condoms at accessible points for the workers. Strict adherence to waste water regulations, ensure cleanliness of the facility. There will be a storage tank for all waste water and sewage within the floating restaurant before final disposal in a sewage treatment plant. Waste to handled as required by the NEMA Waste Management Regulations. Long term monitoring for water quality. Anchoring will be done in a specific localized area and therefore recovery of the community apparently begins soon after the anchoring activity ceases. Fire hazards • Installation and regular servicing of appropriate fire detection and fighting system at all the floors of the building. • Posting warning signage and fire action instructions within the buildings. User conflict • Proper sensitization and creation of ownership. • Install navigational markers and lights. • Ongoing consultation with user groups, like fishermen and BMU. Workers hazards and • Provide lifejackets at all times for use in accidents case of emergency. • Train personnel in safety of floating structures, including procedures for supervision of personnel; Provide appropriate signage. Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures • Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be provided. • Develop and implement detailed site specific emergency response plans. • Create health and safety awareness among the staff and area residents. 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, Kisumu 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/3653826 National Environment Management.