GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 8195

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, Valhalla Limited, proposes to establish burial vaults (graves), construct an assembly hall (700 sq.m), a crematorium (175 sq.m), a multi-faith chapel (650 sq.m), accommodation blocks, administration and stores, a borehole and other associated facilities and amenities on L.R. No. 9362/7, within Soysambu Conservancy, Nakuru county. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Exposure to • Formulation of a comprehensive health and Health and safety policy to guide project activities safety risks and throughout the project lifecycle. hazards • Provision of appropriate PPEs. • Provision of first aid facilities at all stages. • Full compliance with the approved development plans and the building code. • Train workers on occupational health and safety. • Electrical installations must be carried out by licensed professional. Soil pollution and • Control earthworks and compact loose soils. degradation Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures • Install drainage structures properly. • Landscaping. • Retain as much vegetable as possible. • Provide soil erosion control and conservation structures where necessary. • Proper disposal of wastes related to operations of the cemetery. • Servicing of machines and equipment must be carried out in designated facilities to minimize pollution of the environment. Visual impacts • Planting of trees and vegetation within the cemetery and along the boundaries to minimize visual impacts. • Landscaping and beautification of the cemetery to improve its aesthetic appeal. • Proper Maintenance of the cemetery. Public health • Must provide adequate toilet facilities at the concerns site. • Provide waste bins in strategic locations within the cemetery. • Display necessary information to safeguard the environment, health and safety. • Adherence to Noise regulations during funerals (when public address systems are used). • Provide adequate parking areas within the cemetery. These areas should be paved to minimize dust and soil erosion. • Provision of adequate hand washing facilities. • Display signs to ensure smooth flow of traffic within the cemetery. • Separate entry and exit points for traffic. • Provision of first aid area and adequate facilities to handle emergencies during funerals. • Full compliance with Public Health Act. Water pollution • Burial excavations should be backfilled as soon as the remains are interred, providing a minimum of one meter soil cover at the surface. • The place of interment should be at least 30 meters away from any watercourse to prevent water pollution. • Monitoring of water quality in nearby water sources to detect presence of possible contaminants from the cemetery. • Landscaping of the cemetery to minimize surface runoff and erosion of soil from the site as this may transmit pollutants. Control speed and operation of construction vehicles. • Prohibit idling of vehicles. • Sprinkling of water on dusty surfaces. • Regular maintenance and servicing of construction plant and equipment. • The crematorium should be fitted with pollution control systems. • Ensure full compliance with prevailing Air Quality Regulations. • Monitor emissions from the crematorium. Air quality • through dust and gaseous emissions