GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 4929

Pursuant to regulation 21 of Environmental (Impact Assessment and Audit) regulations, the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the implementation of the proposed housing development. The project involves construction of 300 residential flats complete with related facilities. The units will be 80 two bed roomed and 220 three bed roomed residential flats contained in 30 residential blocks. The project is located on LR. NO. 12715/631, Mavoko Municipality, Machakos District. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Possible Impact Mitigation measures Clearance of vegetation and soil erosion Minimize disturbance to flora and fauna in the neighbouring areas. Apply soil erosion control measures. Establish grass lawns, flower gardens and trees around and within the site. Water & energy use Provide adequate water storage facilities & reuse water where possible. Residents should use energy conserving lighting bulbs. Raise awareness on water and energy conservations. Solid waste management Contract a licenced waste collection and disposal company or MCM. Proper containment & disposal of solid waste in all project phases. Segregate, separate and re-use construction wastes. Effluent discharge Project to be connected to BioBox Treatment System. Maintain internal sewer system and network during operation. Air and noise pollution Ensure that noisy machineries are insulated/temporary fenced. Noise hazard signs should be put displayed where necessary. Machinery should be well lubricated and serviced. Ensure strict enforcement of on-site speed limits. Avoid excavation works in dry weather and sprinkle water to reduce dust. Restrict construction activities to day time only. Occupational health and safety Provide and enforce use of proper PPEs. Ensure that all workers have insurance covers. All lifting equipments should be inspected and well maintained. Shield construction activities to minimize accidents. Provide first aid facilities and have some workers trained in first aid. Use stable and safe ladders and scaffolds & display safety signs on site. Engage skilled labourers and appoint a safety supervisor. Fire hazards and Accidents Install proper fire fighting equipments during and after construction. Avoid storage of flammable materials near possible fire source. Sensitize workers on fire safety. Security Contract a reputable security firm to guard the site and the premise. Collaborate with authority and have community policing on security issues. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Director-General, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Kapiti Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839–00200, Nairobi. (b) Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources, N.H.I.F. Community, P.O. Box 30521, Nairobi. (c) Provincial Director of Environment, Eastern Province. (d) District Environment Officer, Machakos District. 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 approval process of the project. B. M. LANGWEN, for Director-General, MR11681753 National Environment Management Authority.