GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 2488

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, Winchester Ventures Kenya Company Limited, proposes to develop residential apartments comprising of a four semi- detached 18-storey blocks with a total of 234No. apartment units (18No. three bedroom apartments, 36No. two bedroom+DSQ apartments, 180No. two bedroom apartments), lifts, parking, guard house, protected dustbin cubicles. driveways, associated facilities and amenities on Plot L.R No. 209/4902, (Original No. 4639/18) along Riverside Gardens off Riverside Drive in Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Potential impacts to * natural environment (Nairobi River) Soil disturbance ° Change in hydrology Liquid waste ° Increased energy use * Noise pollution . Proposed Mitigation Meusures Ensure safe disposal of liquid and solid wastes. Proper drains to avoid soil erosion. Protect the pegged riparian reserve. Control earthworks and compact loose soils. - Ensure the geo-technical survey 1s conducted before commencement of any excavations. Install drainage structures properly. Landscaping on project completion. Control and manage excavation activities. Control activities especially during rainy conditions control and structures/means — where Provide soil erosion conservation necessary. Ensure standard appropriate practices on the provided gardens. Proper installation of drainage structures commensurate with the new development. 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. Ensure sanitary facilities are kept clean always through regular cleaning. Ensure regular maintenance of foul water drainage works at the premises to prevent clogging and fore-stall breakdowns. Frequent monitoring of the internal drainage system. Solar energy will be used as an alternative source of energy. Use energy efficient appliances such as LED bulbs for lighting. Switch off electrical appliances when not in use. Regular maintenance of all the electrical components. Regular inspection and maintenance of the solar panels. Erect suitable barriers to control noise. Impacts Solid waste . . Oil pollution Water resources Public health, occupational health and safety Proposed Mitigation Measures Sensitize drivers of machinery on effects of noise. construction Maintain plant equipment (if present). Construction activities to be restricted to daytime. Workers in the vicinity of or involved in high-level noise to wear safety and protective gear. Work to be confined between 8am and Spm weekdays and 8am to Ipm on weekends. There should be no construction works on Sundays. Use of an _ integrated solid waste management system through a hierarchy of options: source reduction. recycling, composting and reuse, will facilitate waste handling. Ensure segregation of waste (organic and inorganic) at source. Provide clearly marked dustbins cubicles to serve the specified use. Ensure that wastes generated are efficiently managéd through recycling. reuse and proper disposal procedures. Engage services of a registered NEMA waste handler to dispose the waste regularly at approved disposal points. Proper storage, handling and disposal of new oil and used oil wastes as per waste regulations. Maintain plant und equipment to avoid leaks. Maintenance of construction vehicles should be carried out in the contractors yard (off the site). Provide oil interceptors along the drains leading from car park and potentially oil risk areas. Management of water usage. Avoid unnecessary wastage. Recycling of water at the construction phase where possible. Make use of roof catchments to provide water i.e for general purposes. Train staff/workers on occupational health hand safety. Provide full protective gear and workmen's compensation cover in addition to the right tools and operational mstructions and = manuals during construction. Adopt sound housekeeping practices. Sensitize residents on environmental management. Design of sewerage system should be as provided in the plans. Post strategically the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007 Abstract and provide material safety data sheets Post clear warning signs e.g. ‘No unauthorized use of machines’, ensure there are guards on moving parts e.t.c. Provide fully equipped First Aid kits and train staff on its use. Ensure adherence 4th March, 2022 Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures with the legal requirements OSH Act, 2007. Fire ¢ Install firefighting equipment as provided elsewhere in the report. Conduct training on firefighting, evacuation and emergency response. e Sensitize the residents on fire risks i.e. conduct regular fire drills. ¢ Adapt effective emergency response plan. * Maintain service firefighting machinery regularly. ° Provide emergency numbers at strategic points. Water quality and ¢ Follow NEMA regulations. waste management Security ¢ Provide security guards and facilities during the entire project cycle. 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/3214013 National Environment Management Authority.