GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 1317

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, GLBC Group Limited, proposes to construct 17No. blocks, 8-storey each with a total of 408 housing units (80No. studios, 64No. one-bedroom, 144No. two-bedroom, 120No. three-bedroom units), a swimming pool, gym, an elaborate sewer system, a sewer treatment plant, boundary wall, 405No. parking spaces, management office, associated facilities and amenities on Plot L.R. No. 12715/520 located off the Nairobi–Mombasa Highway, along Mwananchi Road in Syokimau area of Machakos County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Mitigation Measures Disruption of existing natural environment and modification of micro-climate • Development restricted to follow zoning policy/approved density – building line, plot coverage and plot ratio. • Careful layout and orientation of buildings to respect wind and sun direction. • Adequate provision of green and open space planted with grass, shrub and tree cover. • Minimum use of reflective building material and finishes for roof, wall and pavement. Pollution and health hazards • Damping down of site e.g. sprinkling water to dusty areas on construction site. • Containment of noisy operation, including locating noise operations away from sensitive neighbors. • Construction work limited to day time only 3rd February, 2023 THE KENYA GAZETTE Impacts Mitigation Measures and take shortest time possible. • Proper Predisposal of all liquid and solid waste. Increased loading on Infrastructure services • Have paved local access road and walkway system. • Encourage rainwater harvesting. • Provision of increased water storage capacity. • Provide adequate storm water drainage system. Worker accidents and health infection • Employ skilled and trained workers, provide protective clothing. • Prepare clear work schedule and the organization plan. • Have adequate worker insurance cover. • Enforce occupational health and safety standards. Increased social conflict • Increased Housing stock in the area and Kenya. • Increased economic activities –employment generation, income earnings and housing capital stock formation. • Encourage formation of community policing and formation of neighborhood associations. Ensure the seawall is inspected annually by a licensed engineer and oceanographer to check its structural integrity. 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, Machakos 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/4245766 National Environment Management.