GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 11458

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, Phileo Limited, proposes to construct Residential Apartment consisting of two hundred and fifty six (256) No. of units (52 No. of bedsitter units, 50 No. of 1 bedroom, 106 No. of 2 bedroom, 44 No. of 3 Bedroom Apartments with DSQ, 4 No. of 3 bedroom apartments without DSQ) and its associated amenities and facilities on Plot L.R. No. 28089/9, in Sabaki, Mavoko Sub-County, Machakos County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Anticipated Impacts _ Mitigation Measures Air/dust pollution . Generation of solid waste Occupational health and safety risks Ensure strict enforcement of on-site speed limit regulations. Avoid excavation works in extremely dry weathers if possible. Sprinkle water on graded access routes whenever necessary to reduce dust generation by construction vehicles. Enclosing the structures under construction with dust proof nets. Using efficient machines with low emission technologies for the ones that burn fossil fuels. Regular maintenance and services of machines and engines. Use of clean fuels e.g. unleaded and low Sulphur fuels. Educate and raise awareness of construction workers on emission reduction techniques. Using waste minimization techniques such as buying in bulk. Identifying all sources of wastes, and ensuring wastes are handled by licensed personnel. Making available suitable facilities for the collection, segregation and safe disposal of the wastes. All construction materials left over at the end of construction should be used in other projects or sold. Ensure proper handling and storage of construction materials to reduce damage. Accurately estimate the sizes and quantities of materials required to reduce amounts left. Excavated upgrading waste should be re- used or backfilled. Provide all workers with the necessary protective gears. Ensure all workers are in protective gears always while on site. Place fire extinguishers in strategic areas within the deport. Designate and mark smoking areas. Workers to be trained as fire marshals. Fire escape routes to be shown clearly. Provide enough first aid kits within the project site. Train workers in administering first aid. Ensuring all potential hazards (areas and machines) are labelled. Educating workers on risks from equipment and ensuring they receive adequate training on the use of the equipment. 23rd September, 2022 Anticipated Impacts Noise pollution . e e e e Pressure on utilities . e e e e Increased traffic ° Socio-cultural impacts ° Insecurity impacts . | Mitigation Measures Placing visible and readable signs around where there are risks. Ensuring there is security in and around the site to control the movement of people. Providing safe storage for equipment and materials in the site. Placing visible and readable signs to control the movement of vehicles, notify motorists, pedestrians and workers in the site. Observe normal working hours during noisy construction works (00800 to 1700) hours. Ensure that all generators and heavy duty equipment are insulated or placed in enclosures. Sensitize drivers to avoid unnecessary gunning of engines. Regular servicing of engines and other machines. Site workers to wear ear muffs if working in noisy. Using the required amounts of water to prevent wastage. Switching off equipment when not in use, and using natural light whenever possible. Using machines with power saving technologies. Providing proper sanitary facilities for construction workers. Inspecting the drainage facilities regularly to ensure they are free of debris that may reduce their efficiency. Placing signs around the site notifying other vehicles about the traffic and to set the speed limit around the site. Ensuring all project drivers comply with speed limit regulations. Making sure the construction doesn’t occupy the road reserves and complying with traffic and land demarcation obligations. Ensuring all vehicles used for the project are in good working condition both legally and commensurate to their intended use. Promoting social cohesion/integration among people in the area. Creating awareness towards the diversity of cultures and different economic background of the people within residents. Allowing the residents and businesses to form social groups and networks that build social capital. Targeting social investment programs towards the local communities. Employing competent security firm at the premises. Security to search all vehicles and people entering the premises. Use of CCTV cameras to monitor security within the premises. Anticipated Impacts Mitigation Measures * Collaborating with the local police on security matters. * Placing alarms around the premises and establishing emergency preparedness and response procedures. 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/3851119 National Environment Management.