GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 12809

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, Shamji Kalyan Pindoria Limited intends to construct a residential development consisting Phase 3-17 with a total of 1210 Units. Phase 3 will consist of 90No units (50No.1 bedroom, 34No. 2bedroom, 8No. 2 bedroom), Phase 7 will consist of 90No. Units (72No. 3 bedroom, 18No. 2 bedroom), Phase 8 will comprise of 20No. Units (16No. 3 bedroom, 4No. 2 bedroom), Phase 9 will comprise of 90No. Units (50No. 3 bedroom, 32No. 2bedroom, 8No. 1 bedroom) Phase 10 will comprise of 90No. Units (40No. 3 bedroom, 42No. 2 bedroom, 8No. 1 bedroom). Phase 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 15, and 16 will each comprise of 90No. Units, Phase14 and 17 will consist of 50No. Units and 60No units respectively, School block which will comprise of a kindergarten and Lower primary school, Playground shopping Centre, associated facilities and amenities on Plot L.R. No. 24573 off quarry road In Katani Area, Mavoko Sub-county, Machakos County The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impact Mitigation Air, noise pollution and vibration • Water sprinkling on driveways. • Switch off engines not in use. • Construction work to be confined to between 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Provide and enforce use of PPEs. 4172 4172 Impact Mitigation • Proper servicing of machinery and equipment. • Monitor noise levels as per NEMA guidelines. Health and safety (risks of accidents and injuries to workers • Education and awareness to all workers. • Procure services of a health and safety officer. • Provide First Aid Kits on site. • Proper signage and warning to public. • The contractor to abide by all conditions including health safety and workforce welfare. • Personnel to stick to standard operation procedures. • Personnel to wear complete protection gear. • Provision of fire-fighting equipment. • Comply with Kenyan safety policy and safe working procedures, laws and regulation. Solid waste generation • Ensure waste materials are disposed off to County and NEMA approved sites. • Use of the 3rs – Reduce, Re-use, Re-cycle. • Solid waste to be put in designated areas for appropriate disposal. • Waste segregation at source, Engage a licensed, competent and effective waste handler. Increased water demand • Drilling on-site borehole. • Obtain relevant approvals from Water Resource Authority. • Abstract as indicated in the Water Resource Authority permit. • Installation of toilet flushes with low volume cisterns. • Harvesting of rain water. Liquid waste generation and management • Availability of waste water treatment plant. • Proper connection to the treatment plant. • Regular inspection and maintenance of the waste disposal systems. • Use of separate storm water drainage channel. Increased loading on Infrastructure - Increased traffic - Increased demand on water and sanitation service • Adequate parking within the facility. • Have paved driveways. • Encourage rainwater harvesting and water storage tanks. • Provide adequate storm water management. Insecurity • Secure the premise with a perimeter wall and an electric fence. • Installation of CCTV cameras at strategic points. • Have a entry point that is manned 24 hours. • Construction of gate house. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Foresty, NHIF Building, 12th Floor, Ragati Road, Upper Hill, Upper Hill, P.O. Box 30126–00200, 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 EIA report can be downloaded at www.nema.go.ke The National Environmental 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 for this project. Comments can also be e-mailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B, MAMO, Director-General, MR/5095192 National Environment Management Authority.