GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 15907

PURSUANT to section 59 of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act Cap. 387, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above proposed project. The proponent, Brookside Blossom Limited proposes to develop a residential block of four basements and ground floor for parking spaces and offices, restaurant and recreational facilities, roof floor for recreational facilities (swimming pool, gym and refreshment area) and 18No. floors comprising of 234No. Residential apartment Units (108No. one bedroom, 36No. two bedroom, 54No. two bedroom with DSQ, 36No. three bedroom with DSQ), perimeter wall and other associated amenities and facilities on plot title No. Nairobi/Block 21/218 along Riverside Grove, in Riverside, Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed mitigation measures Soil erosion • Control earthworks. • 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 • Stockpiles of earth should be sprayed with water or covered during dry seasons. • Provide dust masks for personnel in dusty areas. • Sensitize construction workers on pollution control measures. • Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand and other loose materials. Noise pollution • Install suitable barriers to shield compressors and other small stationary equipment where necessary. • Display signs to indicate construction activities. • Maintain all equipment • The working hours should be in line with NEMA licensing conditions. Impacts Proposed mitigation measures • Adhere to provisions of Noise Prevention and Control Rules, 2005, Legal Notice No. 24 regarding noise limits at the workplace as well as NEMA Noise Excessive Vibration Pollution Control Regulations, 2000. Public health, occupational health and safety • Train staff/workers on occupational health and safety. • Provide full protective gear and workmen’s compensation cover in addition to the right tools and operational instructions and manuals during construction. • Design of sewerage system should be as provided in the plans and should be constructed to approved size and design, standard and of approved materials. • Ensure use of standard construction materials and to the specifications. Avoid undesirable, substandard, hazardous or unauthorized materials during construction and maintenance. • Sensitized staff on social/health issues such as drugs. Road traffic disruption • No overloading of trucks and good driving practices to be practiced. • Suitable junction/access point to be provided. • Use of appropriate and legible signage. • Employment of formal flagmen/ women to ensure the public safety. • Follow the recommendations of the traffic management plan. Security and social impacts • 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. Protection of the Nairobi River • All wastewater from the toilets shall be discharged into the sewer system effectively. • Observe, protect and conserve the riparian reserve in compliance with the Water Act, 2016 and water Reserve Management Rules 118 (1). • The drainage channel discharging storm water into the river shall be provided with effective and adequate screens to filter off any solid waste and should be regularly removed and appropriately disposed. Increased Water Usage • Make use of roof catchments to provide water i.e. for general purpose. • 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. Increased generation of waste • Adopt waste minimization at source. • Monitoring the fate of disposed wastes to ensure they are legally land filled at a recognized controlled site. • Adhering to Waste Management Regulations, 2006. 7494 7494 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, Nairobi City 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. Kindly quote ref. No. NEMA/ENVIS/SR/00231. Comments can also be e-mailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, MR/7787512 Director-General.