GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 13562

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, Canaan Towers LLP intends to develop commercial premises and residential apartments. The residential apartments will consist of twin blocks (block A and B) comprising a total of 180No. apartments (108No. two-bedroom, 54No. three- 4470 4470 bedroom, and 18No. one-bedroom). Block A (1st -18th floor) will have a total of 90No. Two-bedroom apartments and each floor will accommodate 5No. two-bedroom apartment). Block B (1st-18th floor) will have a total of 90No.units comprising 54No. three bedroom, 18No. two bedroom and 13No. one bedroom. Each floor shall accommodate 3No. three bedroom, 1No. two bedroom and 18No. one bedroom, the roof floor shall accommodate solar panel, solar water heating system, gym and water tanks. The ground floor shall accommodate convenience store, retail area, a shop, outdoor sitting, management office, driveway, swimming pool and parking, associated facilities and amenities on L.R. No. 1870/111/583 (Original No. 1870/111/157) on School Lane/Matindu Lane Junction in Westlands Area, Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impact Mitigation Measures Waste management • Reduction and segregation of waste at source and suitable bins properly labelled to facilitate recycling and disposal. • Engage the services of NEMA registered waste collector for disposal of solid waste. • Proper storage, handling and disposal of new and used oil. • Installation of sanitary systems that use less water. • Connection to sewer for wastewater disposal. • Ensure compliance with Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Waste Management) Regulations, 2006. Constraints to infrastructure and services • Adequate provision for infrastructure and services. • Installation of internal infrastructure such as drainage, water, roads, sewer, parking, rain water harvesting and storage to best standards. • Installation of transformers and supplementary sources such as solar systems. • Adoption of green building technologies. Soil erosion • Control earthworks and compact loose soils. • Landscaping on project completion. • Control and manage excavation activities. • Provide soil erosion control and conservation structures. • Efficient drainage structures by proper design, construction and maintenance. Air pollution • Enclose the site with suitable dust screens. • Sprinkle water to dry soils in excavated areas and earth roads to suppress dust. • Covering friable material loads during transportation. • Ensure machinery and equipment used are in good condition to reduce emissions. • Strict adherence to Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Air Quality) Regulations, 2014. Noise pollution • Erect suitable barriers to control noise. • Maintain machinery and plant equipment. • Construction activities to be restricted between 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Workers exposed to high-level noise to wear safety and protective gear. • Adherence to Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Noise and Excessive Vibrations Pollution Control) Regulations, 2009. Increased demand on water and energy • Adoption of green building technologies. • Use of renewable energy through installation of solar energy systems. • Installation of water conserving taps and facilities. • Drilling of borehole to cater for water supply. • Ensure electrical equipment, appliances and lights are switched off when not being used. • Design to provide for adequate natural lighting and ventilation. Occupational health and safety • Train staff/workers on occupational health and safety. • Provide full PPEs and workmen’s compensation cover in addition to the right tools and operational instructions and manuals. • Design and disseminate appropriate emergency response plans. • Installation and maintenance of fire prevention, control and management measures. • Ensure machinery and equipment servicing and maintenance as per schedules and legal requirements. • Ensure adherence to the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007. • Ensure use of standard construction materials and to the specifications. Avoid undesirable, substandard, hazardous or unauthorized materials during construction and maintenance. • Provide fully equipped First Aid kits and train staff on its use. • Provide billboards at the site/entrance to notify motorists and public about the development. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (d) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, NHIF Building, 12th Floor, Ragati Road, Upper Hill, P.O. Box 30126–00100, Nairobi. (e) Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839–00200, Nairobi. (f) County Director of Environment, Nairobi City County. A copy of EIA 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 e-mailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General, MR/5920618 National Environment Management Authority.