GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 4555

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, Aberdare Book Marchants Limited is proposing to construct a block of flats at L.R. No. 209/2389/11, off Agoi Road Pangani area in Starehe Sub-County, Nairobi County. The proposed development will comprise of 195 No. two bedroom units and two level basement parking. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measure: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Generation noise • Comply with maximum permissible noise and vibrations levels for constructions sites as per Second Schedule of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution) (Control) Regulations, 2009. • Apply for a license from NEMA whereby maximum permissible noise levels are to be exceeded prescribe noise reduction measures e.g. restricted working hours, transportation hours and noise buffering. • Install portable barriers to shield compressors and stationary equipment where necessary and Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures • Ladders must be provided no more than 20 meters apart in the area where excavation works are being carried out. Soil erosion and • Terrace, level and rip off compacted areas of water logging the project site to reduce run-off velocity and increase infiltration of storm water into the soil. • Dig trenches and cut off drains to channel runoff into existing peripheral storm water drains. • Surface runoff should be harvested where applicable for reuse during construction works. Waste generation • Use durable, long-lasting materials that will not need to be replaced often, thereby reducing the amount of construction waste generated over time. • Provide facilities for proper handling and storage of construction materials to reduce the amount of waste caused by damage or exposure to the elements. • Use building materials that have minimal packaging to avoid the generation of excessive packaging waste. • Use construction materials containing recycled content when possible and in accordance with accepted standards. • Ensure adequate collection and storage of waste on site and safe transportation to licensed disposal sites by licensed waste handlers. Increased traffic • Any work that disturbs normal traffic signal operations shall be coordinated with the relevant authorities. • Ensure that the Entry/Exit to the project site is located where it will cause minimal traffic along Agoi Road. • Ensure all construction vehicles to and from the construction site use the designated Entry/Exit to the project site. • All transportation of construction raw materials and excavated materials are to be conducted at traffic off peak hours only. • Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand and other loose materials to avoid spillage and dust emissions that may interfere with smooth motoring. • "NO PARKING" signs will be posted around the building where parking is prohibited and likely to cause obstruction as well as other necessary traffic signs. • Traffic management/parking personnel shall be provided to monitor parking and ensure smooth motoring along the buildings adjacent roads. Increased water • Promote awareness on water conservation and Demand reducing water wastage. • Reduce water delivery in taps, through the installation of low flow devices or aerators on taps. • Press action taps, flush valves and urinal sensors shall be used to minimize water wastage in public washrooms. • Install water efficient plumbing. 3rd July, 2020 THE KENYA GAZETTE 2769 Deep trenching/ excavation risks Health and safety • risks Proposed Mitigation Measures locate stationary noise sources as far from existing sensitive receptors as possible. • Use quiet equipment (i.e. equipment designed with noise control elements such as mufflers). • Provide 2.4 meter high hoarding along site boundary. • Provide effective dust screen, sheeting or netting where a scaffolding is erected around the perimeter of the building. • Any skip hoist for material transport shall be totally enclosed by impervious sheeting. • Water all active construction areas when necessary. • Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand and other loose materials or require all trucks to maintain at least two feet of freeboard. • Pave, apply water when necessary, or apply (non-toxic) soil. • stabilizers on all unpaved access roads, parking areas and staging areas at construction site. • Down wash of trucks (especially tyres) prior to departure from site. • Use of electrically operated construction machinery to avoid externalities produced by diesel engines. Security shall be enhanced by ensuring security guards are always posted within and around the project site and strategic placement of security lights around the site. • A roster of all construction workers shall be kept while measures shall be put in place to ensure that loitering by itinerant workers is discouraged. • Unattended public access to the construction site shall be restricted and only one entry/exit point shall be used appropriate health and safety measures shall be implemented as per the OSHA Act, 2007. • Warning signs should be placed in appropriate places. • Safety education and training of the construction workers should be undertaken. • Appropriate Personal Protective Gear shall be worn at all times by all within the construction site including visitors. • Install appropriate fire management equipment. • A barricade at least 3 feet high must be erected around a trench that is 1 meter or more deep. • Excavated material should not be placed less than 4 feet from the edge of a trench to minimize risk of collapse due to the weight of the spoil. • Where a possibility of collapse or cave of an excavation exists, it should be shored, shielded, benched or battered to prevent the collapse or cave-in. • Ladders must be provided no more than 20 meters apart in the area where excavation works are.being carried out. Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Soil erosion and • Terrace, level and rip off compacted areas of water logging the project site to reduce run-off velocity and increase infiltration of storm water into the soil. • Dig trenches and cut off drains to channel runoff into existing peripheral storm water drains. • Surface runoff should be harvested where applicable for reuse during construction works. Waste generation • Use durable, long-lasting materials that will not need to be replaced often, thereby reducing the amount of construction waste generated over time. • Provide facilities for proper handling and storage of construction materials to reduce the amount of waste caused by damage or exposure to the elements. • Use building materials that have minimal packaging to avoid the generation of excessive packaging waste. • Use construction materials containing recycled content when possible and in accordance with accepted standards. • Ensure adequate collection and storage of waste on site and safe transportation to licensed disposal sites by licensed waste handlers. Increased traffic • Any work that disturbs normal traffic signal operations shall be coordinated with the relevant authorities. • Ensure that the Entry/Exit to the project site is located where it will cause minimal traffic along Agoi Road. • Ensure all construction vehicles to and from the construction site use the designated Entry/Exit to the project site. • All transportation of construction raw materials and excavated materials are to be conducted at traffic off peak hours only. • Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand and other loose materials to avoid spillage and dust emissions that may interfere with smooth motoring. "NO PARKING" signs will be posted around the building where Parking is prohibited and likely to cause obstruction as well as other necessary traffic signs. • Traffic management/parking personnel shall be provided to monitor parking and ensure smooth motoring along the buildings adjacent roads. Increased water • Promote awareness on water conservation and demand reducing water wastage. • Reduce water delivery in taps, through the installation of low flow devices or aerators on taps. • Press action taps, flush valves and urinal sensors shall be used to minimize water wastage in public washrooms. • Install water efficient plumbing. Increased energy • Improve lighting efficiency by efficient demand window placement during project design (day- lighting). • Identify and use equipment/systems having minimum energy Consumption. Impacts Air pollution (dust and exhaust emissions) Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures • Audit energy use occasionally use alternative energy sources such as solar power. 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, Community, 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, Nairobi City 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 plan. Comments can also be emailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Ag. Director-General, MR/0781758 National Environment Management Authority.