GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 4351

PURSUANT to Regulation 21 of the Environmental Management and Coordination (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 Oasis Development Company Limited proposes to put up a residential development comprising 453 No. of units of (58 No. two-bedroom, 156 No. one bedroom and 239 No. bedsitter units), associated facilities and amenities on plot L.R. No. Kiambaa/Ruaka/5070 in Ruaka, Kiambu County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Soil disturbance  Control earthworks and compact loose soils.  Install drainage structures properly.  Landscaping on project completion.  Control and manage excavation activities.  Provide soil erosion control and conservation structures/means where necessary.  Ensure standard appropriate practices.  Efficient drainage structures by proper design, construction & maintenance. Increased use of resources  Conservation of resources; use of renewable resources & rain water harvesting.  Sourcing materials from environmentally compliant suppliers/sources.  Use of recyclable materials. Constraints to infrastructure & services  Liason with respective service providers.  Installation of internal infrastructure (drainage, roads, parking, rain water harvesting and storage etc.) to best standards.  Conservation. Air pollution  Enclose the site and buildings under construction with suitable dust screens.  Sprinkle water to dry soils in excavated areas and earth roads to suppress dust.  Covering friable material loads during transportation. 2020 2020 Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures  Strict adherence to Air quality Regulations, 2014. Noise Pollution  Maintain machinery, 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 Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution (Control) Regulations, 2009. Water resources  Construct water reservoirs and rainwater harvesting systems.  Installation of water conserving taps.  Waste water recycling and reuse. Public health and safety; Occupational Health and safety  Train staff/workers on occupational health and safety and provide appropriate protective gear; Provide 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 & legal requirements.  Provide fully equipped First Aid kits and train staff on its use.  Adoption of standard construction materials, specifications, technologies and procedures.  Installation and maintenance of fire prevention, control and management measures  Provide bill boards notifying and warning motorists and public on road safety; 24hours site security.  Ensure adherence OSHA, 2007. Solid Waste management  Waste minimization by ordering right/accurate quantities and sizes rather than cutting to sizes leaving wastes or ordering excess quantities leaving residuals.  Waste recycling and reuse e.g. excavated soil used in landscaping the site and rehabilitation of quarry pits off- site.  Proper storage, handling and disposal of new and used oil.  Incorporate suitable facilities for collection, segregation and safe disposal of solid wastes to support recycling and reuse.  Engage the services of NEMA registered waste collector for disposal.  Adherence to Waste Management Regulations, 2006. Liquid waste management  Construct suitable wastewater treatment system/plant taking into account adequacy, gradient, materials and standards during design.  Regular monitoring of the treatment system.  Installation of sanitary systems that use less water.  Treatment and Recycling of wastewater. 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) The County Director of Environment, Kiambu County. NEMA 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 for this project. MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General, MR/1721167 National Environment Management Authority.