GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 12128

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, Padmore Residences Limited, proposes to develop a single residential block of three basements and ground floor for parking space and 16 floors with a total of 193 units (97 No. of one bedroom, 64 No. of two bedrooms, 32 No. of studio apartments) and other associated amenities and facilities on plot L.R. No. 1/811 (Original No. 1/470/2) along George Padmore Road in Kilimani, Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Environmental Impacts Mitigation Measures Soil disturbance • Control earthworks and compact loose soils. • Install drainage structures properly. • Landscaping shall be done on project completion. • Control and manage excavation soils. • Control activities especially during rainy conditions. • Provide soil erosion control and conservation structures. Changes in land use- • Plant vegetation after project completion. extent • Ensure compliance with existing planning policy. • The project shall be approved by the relevant government bodies before commencement. Changes in hydrology/ excavations drainage/deep impended • proper Installation of drainage structures. • Install cascades to break the impact of water flowing in the drains. • Ensure efficiency of drainage structures through proper design and maintenance. • Provide gratings to the drainage channels. Environmental Impacts Mitigation Measures • A geotechnical survey shall be conducted and the recommendations thereof followed. There shall be no blasting during excavation. • A methodology for excavation shall be generated as required by NCA prior to excavation. Environmental Impacts Mitigation Measures personnel and/or ensure training. • Ensure use of standard construction materials and to the specifications. Avoid undesirable, substandard, hazardous or unauthorized materials during construction and maintenance. Air pollution Noise pollution • Enclose the site with dust-proof net during construction. • Water should be sprayed during the construction phase of excavated areas during dry conditions. • Control speed and operation of construction vehicles. • Prohibit idling of vehicles. • Ensure sound condition of construction machinery and equipment. • Engage sensitive construction workers. • Erect suitable barriers to control noise. • Sensitize drivers of construction machinery on effects of noise. • Maintain plant equipment (if present). • Conduct training on firefighting, evacuation and emergency response. • Sensitize the residents on fire risks i.e. conduct regular fire drills. • Adapt effective emergency response plans. • Sensitized staff on social/health issues such as drugs. • Post strategically the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007 Abstract. • Post clear warning signs e.g. 'No unauthorized use of machines', ensure there are guards on moving parts etc. • Provide fully equipped First Aid kits and train staff on its use. • The site will be registered by the ministry of labour as a workplace. • Construction activities to be restricted to daytime. • Maintain/service firefighting machinery regularly. Fire safety and preparedness Water quality and sewerage infrastructure • Workers in the vicinity of or involved in high-level noise to wear safety and protective gear. • Management of water usage. • Avoid unnecessary wastage. • Recycling of water at the construction phase where possible. • Provide emergency numbers at strategic points. • The design of the entire sewerage system should consider the estimate discharges from individual sources and the cumulative discharge of the entire project even during peak volumes. Water resources Power sources Oil pollution • Make use of roof catchments to provide water i.e. for general purpose. • An alternative water source shall be provided. The proponent shall drill a borehole at the proposed site. • Power supply requirements shall be calculated and shared with KPLC as is the requirement. A dedicated transformer for the entire project shall be a consideration. • Alternative power sources (solar) shall also be installed for lighting and heating. • Proper storage, handling and disposal of new oil and used oil wastes as per waste regulations. • Provide oil interceptors along the drains leading from car park and potentially oil risk areas. Public health, occupational health and safety • Train staff/workers on health and safety. occupational • Provide full protective workmen's compensation gear and cover in addition to the right tools and operational instructions and manuals during construction. • Design of sewerage system should be as provided in the plans and should be constructed to approved size and design, standard and of approved materials. • Engage the services of qualified ▪ Ensure effluents are discharged responsibly to the sewerage system. • The proponent shall seek approval from NWSC before connecting to the existing public mains • Monitor quality of wastewater to ensure compliance with the Environmental Management and Coordination (Water Quality) Regulations, 2006 and other relevant Laws. Waste management • During construction phase, designate an area for temporarily holding waste materials. • All wastes should be disposed of in accordance with the Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Waste Management) Regulations, 2006 and other relevant Laws. • Segregation of wastes at the source for ease of handling and disposal. • Contract a NEMA licensed waste transporter to transport solid waste from the proposed site during construction and occupation phases. Security and social • Provide security guards, CCTV cameras impacts and other security apparatus during the entire project cycle. • Construction work timings shall only in line with the NEMA licensing conditions. Traffic management • The proponent shall conduct a traffic Impact Assessment and generate a traffic 7th October, 2022 THE KENYA GAZETTE 7595 Environmental Impacts Mitigation Measures management plan. • The Traffic management plan shall be followed throughout the project cycle. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (g) Principal Secretary. Ministry of Environment and Forestry, NHIF Building, 12th Floor, Ragati Road, Upper Hill, P.O. Box 30126-00100, Nairobi. (h) Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839-00200, Nairobi. (i) 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 project. Comments can also be emailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General, MR/4218487 National Environment Management.