GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 15142

PURSUANT to section 59 of the Environmental Management and Coordination Act 1999, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above proposed project. National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above proposed project. The proponent, Kings Lotus Limited, intends to 4 blocks of 65 storey each (Ground plus 6 floors) residential building comprising a total of 280 two and three bedroom residential units and 28No. Maisonattes, basketball court, driveway, parking, sewer systems and other associated facilities and amenities on plot L.R No. Ngong/Ngong 110409 in Rongai, Kajiado County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures. Impacts Proposed Mitigation Changes in hydrology/impend ed drainage • Proper installation of drainage structure. • Ensure efficiency of drainage structures through proper design and maintenance. Soil erosion • Control earthworks. • Install drainage. • Compact loose soil. • Landscaping. • Control activities during rainy conditions. • Provide soil erosion control structures on the steep sides during construction phase. Air Pollution • Control speed and operation regular maintenance of construction vehicles/plant equipment. • Sprinkling of water during construction phase. Noise pollution • Sensitize drivers on noise management. • Maintenance of plant equipment. • Construction activities to be restricted to daytime. • Workers in the vicinity of high level noise to wear safety and protective gear. • Provide noise buffers such as walls and trees around site. Oil Pollution • Proper storage handling and disposal of oil waste. • Maintain plant and equipment to avoid leaks. • Maintenance of construction vehicles should be carried out in the contractor’s yard of the site. • Provide oil interceptors along the drains leading from the carwash and service bays. High water demand • Management of water use. • Recycling of water during construction phase Rainwater harvesting. Contractors lay down area • Special attention should be paid to sanitary facilities on site. • Garbage should be disposed off periodically at approved dumpsites. Road Safety • Enforce speed limits for contraction vehicles especially along roads leading to the site • Provide bill boards at the site entrance to notify motorists about the development 7222 7222 Impacts Proposed Mitigation Public health and occupational safety • Ensure proper solid waste disposal facilities. • Ensure effective waste water management. • Sensitize residents on environmental management. • Provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Vegetation • Revegetation in the event of removal of vegetation. • Landscaping. Fire Safety training/ emergency response • Adapt effective emergency response plans. • Enhance disaster preparedness among stakeholders. • Ensure equipment are well maintained. Record Keeping • Collection and analysis of relevant environmental data of the site. Internal Audits • Monitoring will involve measurements, observations, evaluations, assessment of changes in water quality, waste management, noise levels, contractors safety etc. Fire Outbreaks • Install firefighting equipment. • Sensitize workers and residents on fire risks management. • Adapt effective emergency response plan. • Maintain firefighting machinery regularly. • Provide emergency numbers at strategic points. Security • Provide security guards and facilities during construction period. • The gate should always be manned by security men even during occupation. GHG Emissions • Reduce over-specification of concrete and steel. • Limit high-carbon tiles, use low-carbon adhesives, paints, waterproofing. • Increase PV capacity, install solar water heaters, high efficiency pumps and lighting, optimize STP energy use. • Materials passport for steel, stone, glass; design for disassembly and reuse. • Replace 30–50% cement with supplementary materials (PFA, GGBS), specify recycled-content steel. 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, Kajiado 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/7786754 National Environment Management Authority.