GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 15803

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, Crown Freight Solutions Limited proposes to construct 15No. residential apartments blocks, with seven storey comprising ground floor (420No. parking space) and 1st to 7th floors comprising of 420No. residential apartment units, (56No. three bedroom and 364No. two bedroom units), 9No. shops, children play area, gym, lifts, main hall other associated amenities and facilities on plot L.R. No. 451/1276(Nakuru Municipality Block 15/6/1), Area 58, Nakuru Town East Sub-County, Nakuru County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: THE KENYA GAZETTE 29th November, 2024 Impacts Mitigation Measures Soil erosion • Install drainage structures to control flow of storm water. • Ensure and management of excavation activities. Loss of vegetation • Only area earmarked for development should be cleared. • Plant trees, shrubs and flowers on remaining open spaces. Changes in hydrology/ impended drainage/deep excavations • Proper installation of drainage structures. • Install cascades to break the impact of water flowing in the drains. • Ensure efficiency of drainage structures through proper design and maintenance. • Provide gratings to the drainage channels. • A geotechnical survey shall be conducted and the recommendations thereof followed. There shall be no blasting during excavation. • A methodology for excavation shall be generated as required by NCA. Air pollution • Regular sprinkling water on areas generating dust. • Workers should be provided with PPE’s e.g. nose masks and goggles during construction. • Careful screening of construction site to contain and arrest construction related dust. Noise pollution • Machinery and equipment should be well maintained to reduce noise. • Construction works should be within the working hours from 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. • Workers should be provided with PPE’S e.g. earmuffs when operating noisy machinery. • Minimize vibrations by using hi-tech equipment that produces lesser vibrations during excavation. Public health, occupational health and safety • Provide safety gears to the workers e.g. overalls, helmets. • Construction work shall be limited to daytime only. • Workers to be adequately insured against accidents. • All workers will be sensitized before construction begins on how to control accidents related to construction. • Keep record of the public emergency service telephone numbers including: Police, Fire brigade, Ambulance at strategic points. • Provide first aid kits at strategic places in the site. • All workers to wear protective gear during construction e.g. helmets. • Provide clean water and food to the workers. • A comprehensive contingency plan shall be prepared before construction begins on accident response. Road traffic disruption • Maintain clear walkways for moving workers and transporting materials and equipment. • Visible signage’s during construction. Employ traffic marshals to control traffic in and out of site. Impacts Mitigation Measures • Ferry building materials during off-peak hours. • Provide traffic signage at the site/entrance to notify motorists and general public about the development. Insecurity • Provision of security guards, CCTV cameras, security lights and other security apparatus during the entire project cycle. • Construction work timings shall only in line with the NEMA licensing conditions. Increased water usage • An alternative water source shall be provided. The proponent shall drill a borehole at the proposed site. • Management of water usage. Avoid unnecessary wastage. • Recycling of water at the construction phase where possible. • Make use of roof catchments to provide water i.e. for general purpose. Increased waste generation • Demolition and construction waste be recycled or reused. • General waste must be removed from the site by a licensed waste handler. • Non usable solid waste materials generated during construction shall be transported to a NEMA designated dumping site. • Installation of waste bins on site to avoid scattering on the ground. • Adhering to waste management regulations of 2006. 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, Nakuru 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/6485504 National Environment Management Authority.