GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 7853

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, Thermax (East Africa) Limited proposes to develop a residential apartment consisting of 3 blocks, (Block A, B and C) with a total of 225No. units. Block A will consists of 9No. units in each floor (4No.units 1-bedroom, 3No.units 2-bedroom, and 2No. units studios) totaling to 135 units. Block B will consists of 3No. units in each floor (3No. units 1-bedroom, 1No. unit 2-bedroom, 1No. unit 3-bedroom) totaling to 45 units Block C will have 3No. Units in each floor (1No. unit 1-bedroom, 1No. unit 2-bedroom, 1No. unit 3- bedroom) totaling to 45 units. Each block will have 15 floors two basements, ground floor, podium, associated facilities and amenities. The proposed project will be located on plot L.R. No. 209/7480, located along Muthangari Drive, within Westlands area, Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Destruction of water pipes along the access road • Proper surveying to identify location of the pipes in consultation with the water provider. • Marking of the pipe locations. • Reinforcement to protect the water pipes. • One point of entry and exit to and from the site for ease of managing the same. Destruction of soil structure and ground profile • Use of well-maintained and appropriate machinery and tools for site clearing and excavation works. • Compacting of loose soil in excavated areas. • Ensure management of excavation activities especially during rainy conditions. • Provide soil erosion control structures to help in management of surface run- offs during construction phase. • Proper Landscaping of the site to be done after completion of construction works. Increased surface water run-offs • Provision of storm water trenches and drains on site. • All roof water and surface runoff water to be collected and stored in underground water reservoirs to use. • Proper and regular maintenance of drainage system. Piling of loose soil and other debris on site • Enclose the site to prevent these waste soils and other debris from spilling over to neighboring properties. • All dug up soil to be removed promptly and disposed of to appropriate areas approved by the Nairobi City County. • Re-use the soil in backfilling and landscaping. Fire risk • All buildings on site to be made of non- combustible material. • One 9kg CO2 fire extinguisher shall be stationed at strategic points all-round the premises. • Water hydrants should be installed. Air pollution through exhaust fumes and dust emissions • All trucks and any other mode hauling soil sand and other loose materials to and from the site should be covered. • The site should be enclosed with dust- proof net. • Control speed of construction vehicles to reduce dust generation. • Sprinkling of water on dry soils in excavated areas, pavements. • Use of clean fuels for machines and equipment. • Provide barriers such as walls and netting around site boundaries to provide some buffer against dust emissions (where applicable). • Encourage other people to either avoid and or minimize the coming to this site during construction works • All pipes leading to the Septic Tank to have P-traps to prevent fowl air from the 16th June, 2023 THE KENYA GAZETTE Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures decomposing wastes coming back to the house Occupational health and safety • 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 considered. • All workers and visitors on site to use mandatory protective gear. • Unattended entry to the project site to be restricted. • Use of efficient and well maintained machines to lift and transfer materials. • Removal of all dangerous materials that may pose a threat such as metal bars, wires, glass and broken equipment. • Availing of fully equipped first Aid kitties to help address emergencies. • Warning signs to all users and visitors be placed at appropriate places. • Educate construction workers and tenants on health and safety risks and their prevention Increased traffic generation • Provide walkways for use by pedestrians to avoid competition between hard and soft traffic. • Transportation of construction materials and excavated soil to be carried out during off-peak hours only. • Sensitization of truck drivers to avoid unnecessary road obstruction • Provision of ample parking on-site and plot frontage. • Sign posts to guide motorists to and from the construction site. Increased liquid waste generation • Ensure that all liquid waste generated on site is channeled to the sewer line. • All channels leading from the parking bay to have grease and oil filters and interceptors. • Construction works to be done to standard to avoid incidences of spillages and linkages. Increased solid waste generation • Ensure that all the solid waste management during construction and operational phases of the project do comply with the (Waste Management) Regulations of 2006. Loss of habitat and biodiversity • Removal of only necessary vegetation where construction works will be carried out. • Landscaping of the site after construction by planting grass, encourage terrace gardening (where applicable) Noise pollution and excessive vibrations • Comply with the maximum permissible noise levels for construction sites as provided for in the second schedule of the Environmental and Co-ordination (Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution) Control Regulations of 2009. Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures • Use of well-maintained and serviced machines and equipment for this very purpose. • Ensuring that all construction activities to be restricted to day time (008- 1700hrs). • Workers in the vicinity of high-level Noise to wear safety and protective gear. • Install portable barriers to shield compressors and other small stationary equipment. Increased water demand • Construct water reservoirs and rainwater harvesting systems for conservation. • Use of tanker water for construction works. • Management of water usage for construction and re-use in lawns/gardens. • Recycling of water where possible. • Install water conserving taps and turn off automatically when water is not being used. • Quick fixing of leaking taps and pipes to avoid wastage of water. • Never leave running taps on after use. 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, 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/5182830 National Environment Management.