GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 4066

PURSUANT to section 59 of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act, 1999, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above-proposed project. The proponent, Sunrise Ecovale Limited proposes to develop 3No. blocks (Blocks A, B and C) with a total of 452 units. Each block will have ground floor and 8No. floor levels. Block A will comprise of ground floor level (4No. one- bedroom units, 2No. two-bedroom units, 1No. three-bedroom units, 6No. commercial shop units, guard house, club house, gym, multi-purpose room, closed playground, stairway, duct, lifts, management office). 1st and 2nd floor levels will each comprise of (5No. one-bedroom units, 3No. two-bedroom units and 1No. three-bedroom unit). 3rd to 8th floor levels will each comprise of (8No. one-bedroom units, 8No. two-bedroom units and 1No. three- bedroom unit). Block B will comprise of ground floor level (8No. one- bedroom units and 8No. two-bedroom units). 1st and 2nd floor levels will each comprise of (12No. one-bedroom units, 5No. two-bedroom units and 2No. three-bedroom units). 3rd to 8th floor levels in this block will each comprise of (10No. one-bedroom units, 8No. two bedroom units and 2No. three-bedroom units). Block C will comprise of (5No. one-bedroom units, 8No. two-bedroom units and 1No. three- bedroom unit). 1st and 2nd floor levels will each comprise of (9No. one-bedroom units, 6No. two-bedroom units and 2No. three-bedroom units). 3rd to 8th floor levels in this block will each comprise of (10No. one-bedroom units, 8No. two-bedroom units and 2No. three- bedroom units). The proposed project will also comprise of an underground level will have 323No. parking spaces, 2No. swimming pools, storm water drainages, solid waste disposal and collection facilities, underground and rooftop water tanks, boundary wall, associated amenities and facilities. The proposed project will be located on Plot L.R. Ngong/Ngong/4483, Ongata Rongai, Kajiado County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Environmental Impacts Mitigation Measures Solid and effluent wastes • use of an integrated solid waste management system i.e. the 5Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Residual and Recover. • Accurate estimation of the dimensions and quantities of material required. • Use of durable, long-lasting materials that will not need to be replaced as often. • Use NEMA licensed waste handler to collect and transport and dispose at designated areas. • Use building material that have minimal or no packaging. • Reuse packaging materials such as cartons, cement bags, empty metal and plastic containers. Environmental Impacts Mitigation Measures • Waste water must be discharged in manner stipulated by NEMA and local Council. • Recycle and reuse all the waste water generated on site is areas such as irrigating of landscaped gardens. • Ensure that regular inspection of the sewer system is done to ensure that the set standards of discharge are met and no blockage to the sewer system is done. Noise and vibration • Ensure that all construction activities are limited to 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to avoid any disturbance to the neighbors. • Serviceable vehicles in good working condition will be used. • Use quite machinery during construction to reduce any disturbance. • Ensure that buffer zones are created to reduce much disturbance. • Enhance speed limits within the site for transportation vehicles. Occupational health and safety • Firefighting equipment such as fire extinguishers and hydrant systems should be provided at strategic locations. • Provide workers with appropriate PPE’s e.g. overalls, safety footwear, gloves, ear protection equipment. • Develop standard procedures covering the procedures and response. • plan for the main activities, which could generate emergency situations through accidents or neglect of responsibilities. • Provide full first aid kits at the construction site office. Air pollution/dust and other emission • Avoid excavation works in extremely dry weather. • Ensure strict enforcement of on-site speed limit regulations. • Stockpiles of earth should be covered/ watered during dry or windy conditions. • Sensitize truck drivers and machines operators to switch off engines when not in use. • Alternative non-fuel construction equipment’s shall be used where feasible. • PPE’s to be provided to workers and ensure constant and proper use. High water demand • Sparingly use of the available water and if possible, try to harvest rain water. • Seek other alternative sources of water such as sinking a borehole on site. • Install water meters to efficiently monitor usage. • Consider recycling all the waste water and reusing it within the commercial building. Fire safety • Post “No smoking signs” where flammable materials are stored. • Train staff on the use of the available fire fighting equipment. At least one person trained in handling fire fighting equipment should be available through-out the construction phase of the project. • Conduct regular fire fighting drills within the site. THE KENYA GAZETTE 5th April, 2024 Environmental Impacts Mitigation Measures • Develop and post at the site fire emergency and evacuation procedures. • Provide adequate number of appropriate firefighting equipment at strategic places within the property. Increased energy consumption • Ensure electrical equipment, appliances and lights are switched off when not being used. • Install energy saving bulbs at all lighting points to help saving the amount of energy used. • Install stand by generators at the project site to avoid much reliance on the KPLC supplied power to run all the power-driven activities such as lifts within the buildings. Increased traffic and congestion • Ferry building materials during off-peak hours. • Employ traffic marshals to control traffic in and out of site. • Provide bill boards at the site/entrance to notify motorists and general public about the proposed project. • Enforce speed limits for construction vehicles especially along the roads leading to the site. • Develop a traffic management plan to ensure that the site vehicles do not interfere with the regular traffic along the access roads. 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, Kajiado 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/6222258 National Environment Management.