GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 3625

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, Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Agency proposes to rehabilitate existing problematic lines in lower CBD; extension along the bypass highway to connect Nyamasaria lines better from Kibuye reservoir; and reinforcement of existing lines in Kadero area. A total of five kilometres of water pipeline will be layed during the works. With regard to sanitation facilities, the general scope of works will involve rehabilitation of 11.962km of sewer line and extension of 20.927km of the line within Kisumu County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Disruption of socio- • Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) shall be economic activities prepared. The plan shall take inventory of within the project all properties likely to be affected due to alignment areas project construction and recommend compensation for owners accordingly. • Owners of temporary structures located along project alignment areas shall be advised in advance excavation works to remove the structures to allow for work execution. • The structure owners shall be allowed to reconstruct their structures after the pipes have been layed and trenches backfilled. • Owners of private facilities and enterprises affected by the works shall be compensated as per provisions of World Bank Operational Policy (OP) 4.12 on Involuntary Resettlement and applicable Kenyan laws. Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures • Loss of revenue from disrupted services e.g. business closure shall be mitigated through compensation as per provisions of World Bank OP 4.12 and applicable Kenyan laws Disruption of services • The contractor shall liaise with Kisumu within the project Water and Sanitation Company alignment area (KIWASCO) and private water service providers to restore all disrupted water services as soon as pipe laying and backfilling of trenched areas are finalised. • The contractor shall liaise with Kenya Power Company to restore underground power cables cut during excavation activities as soon as pipe laying and backfilling of trenched areas are finalised. • All civil works shall be restricted to within project alignnient areas. Impacts of obtaining • Re-use of excavated materials in the works construction as fill shall be maximised. materials • Quarries shall be sited away from residential areas and all quarry sites subjected to EIA before any material can be extracted from the sites. • All available topsoil from borrow pits and quarries shall be stripped and stored safely for use in site restoration. • All borrow pits and quarries shall be restored in accordance with an approved restoration plan to maximise their long- term biological productivity and minimise health and safety hazards. Accidents and • The contractor shall prepare construction injuries to workers Environmental and Social Management and residents Plan (C-ESMP) 30 days after signing the contract. The plan shall highlight specific measures recommended for management of environment, health and safety and social issues throughout construction period. • The contractor shall provide ample warning signs, guard rails, warning tape, etc., around open excavations, stacks of material, debris, etc. and shall be held liable for all claims as a result of neglect of such precautions and provisions. • Proper access control shall be enforced to ensure that no unauthorised persons enters construction site. • Material delivery vehicles shall be under the control of competent personnel. All persons handling equipment and materials shall be suitably trained, supervised and adequately instructed. • A confined spaces entry program that is consistent with applicable national requirements and internationally accepted standards shall be implemented. • The contractor to provide a standard first aid kit at the main office at the contractor's camp and at all work areas. • Use of requisite Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times during construction works shall be enforced. 16th April, 2021 THE KENYA GAZETTE 1743 Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Risks to local • Strict code of conduct shall be established residents and enforced for all project drivers including outside suppliers delivering materials. The code shall focus on safety, especially speed, and loading, especially banning all carriage of staff, workers and passengers except in seats. • HIV/AIDS prevention programme specifically related to the project's construction phase shall be established and implemented. The programme shall include, at a minimum, the identification of specific risk groups (e.g. bar workers, truck drivers), specific AIDS awareness campaigns for these risk groups and HIV/AIDS tests for identified high risk groups and the provision of male condoms to construction workers. Occupational • All vehicles, trucks, plants and general accidents from construction machinery shall be machinery failures maintained in good condition to mitigate premature failure which may result to occupational injuries. • Only suitably qualified personnel shall operate construction vehicles and machinery. • Handling of equipment and materials to be supervised and adequately instructed. Occurrence of • The contractor shall prepare method workplace accidents statements covering procedures and during work response plan for the main activities which executions could generate emergency situations at the work areas including among others accidental fires. accidental leaks and spillages. vehicle and plant accidents. and blasting at the quarry site. • Construction workers shall be adequately insured against occupational injuries and illnesses and shall be treated accordingly in case of injury and/ or illness. • First Aid stations manned by competent personnel shall be established in all work areas. Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures • Speed limit signages shall be posted within construction areas to mitigate over speeding by construction and other vehicles. • Appropriate warning signs informing road users of presence of a construction site shall be posted in strategic areas. • Flagmen will be stationed at road intercessions to control traffic to and from the site. • Water will be regularly sprinkled along the haul roads to suppress dust. • Utmost care will be taken to prevent spillage of materials and spoils from trucks during transportation. Dust pollution • Appropriate speed limits shall be enforced in all areas within the site boundaries. • All access roads, haul roads and stockpile areas shall be sprinkled with water to suppress dust. • All vehicles transporting construction materials shall be covered with tarpaulins as mitigation against materials being blown away by wind during transportation. • Water shall always be sprinkled before undertaking dusty operations to mitigate dust pollution. Noise pollution • Construction traffic movements shall be scheduled to normal working hours (0800H —1700H). • Stationery equipments such as generators and compressors shall be fitted with silencers. • Construction equipment and machinery shall be routinely serviced to mitigate excessive noise. • Proper maintenance, oiling and greasing of machines at regular intervals will be done to reduce generation of noise. • Periodical monitoring of noise will be done. • Use of personal protective equipments/devices such as ear-muffs, ear plugs etc. will be strictly enforced for the workers engaged in high noise areas. • Periodic maintenance of site equipment and machinery shall be carried out. Worn out parts will be replaced and rotating parts will be lubricated to minimize noise pollution. Water supply • Consumers will be given advance warning disruption ahead of water disruptions to enable them store water that can last them for the period of disruption. • Kisumu Water and Sanitation Company (KIWASCO) shall be notified of any disruptions in writing to enable then disconnect water services ahead of excavation works. • Water services shall be restored within 24 hours Hazardous chemicals • The amount of chlorination chemicals firm water stored on site shall be minimised while a treatment sufficient inventory to cover intermittent disruptions in supply shall be maintained. • All staff shall be provided with inuiliihk,014 PPEs including safety shoes, hand gloves eye shields, nose masks, ear muffs and reflector jackets Solid waste • Express condition shall be put in the generation contract that before the contractor is issued with a completion certificate. they will clear the site of all wastes and restore the site to a state acceptable to the Supervising Engineer and Environmental Specialist. • The contractor shall prepare and implement a waste management plan for all activities during the construction period. • Solid waste collection bins shall be placed in offices at the contractor's camp to serve as solid waste collection points. • Solid waste generated shall be segregated into various waste streams for easy disposal. • The contractor shall procure services of a NEMA registered waste handler to facilitate sound solid waste management - throughout construction period. Traffic impacts • Signs shall be erected within work areas to warn motorists of the heavy/construction vehicles accessing the site. Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures • A prevention program that includes identification of potential hazards, written operating procedures, training, maintenance, and accident investigation procedures shall be developed and implemented. • A plan for responding to accidental releases shall be developed and implemented. Water system leaks • It shall be ensured that construction of and loss of pressure project infrastructure meets applicable standards and industry practices. • Regular inspection and maintenance of pipelines shall be implemented. • Leak detection and repair program (including records of past leaks and unaccounted for water to identify potential problem areas) shall be implemented. • All mains with a history of leaks or with a greater potential for leaks because of their location, pressure stresses, and other risk factors shall be replaced. Chemical exposure • A training program for operalbrs who and hazardous work with chlorine and ammonia atmospheres regarding safe handling practices and emergency response procedures shall be implemented. • Appropriate personal protective equipment (including, for example, self-contained breathing apparatus) shall be provided and training on its proper use and maintenance carried out. • Safety showers and eye wash stations shall be installed near Chlorine and ammonia equipment and other areas where hazardous chemicals are stored or used. • Enclosed processing areas and equipment, such as pump stations shall be ventilated, prior to maintenance. • Eating, smoking, and drinking shall be prohibited except in designated areas. Deficiencies in water • The water distribution system shall be distribution system constructed, operated and managed in accordance with applicable national requirements and internationally accepted standards. • Storage facilities shall be regularly inspected, rehabilitated and replaced when needed. This shall include draining and removing sediments, applying rust proofing, and repairing structures. • Cross- connections with sewerage systems shall be avoided. • Water lines and sewer pressure mains shall be separated (e.g., at least 10 ft apart or in separate trenches, with the sewer line at least 18 inches below the water line). • Adequate water pressure and flow throughout the system shall be maintained by implementing a leak detection and repair program, reducing residence time in pipes and maintaining positive residual pressure of at least 20 pounds per square inch (psi). • Monitoring hydraulic parameters, such as inflows, outflows, and water levels in all storage tanks, discharge flows and Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures pressures for pumps, flows and/or pressure for regulating valves, and pressure at critical points, and using system modeling to assess the hydraulic integrity of the system shall be implemented De-mobilisation • • The site shall be cleared of all construction materials, including litter prior to hand over. • Fences, barriers and demarcations associated with the construction phase shall be removed from the site. • A meeting shall be held on site between the Engineer, Environmentalist and the Contractor to approve all remediation activities and ensure that the site has been restored to a condition approved by the Engineer. • Rehabilitation activities of Environmental Cases identified shall continue throughout the defect liability period 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, Kisumu 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 plan. Comments can also be e-mailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General, MR/1666673 National Environment Management Authority.