GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 5790

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 Naretoi Golf Resort within Enonkishu Conservancy, Narok District. The primary components of the proposed project will include the construction and operations of a club house, swimming pool, an 18 – hole golf course, approximately 120 houses providing accommodation, construction of wetlands for water recycling, a Cricket pitch and an air strip. The proposed project will be on a land area of about 700 acres within the Enonkishu conservancy, Narok District. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Possible Impact Mitigation measures Soil erosion, siltation, flooding and collapse of excavated areas  The site preparation process is done with utmost care to ensure that excavation is done systematically and carefully without raising dust and creating unpleasant heaps of soil.  The Contractor undertakes to rehabilitate any degraded environment especially the reconstructed/redeveloped part of the area.  The degraded environment especially excavated areas prone to soil erosion will be rehabilitated in-situ (as the construction progresses) to avoid soil being washed down gradient and into the Mara River.  Any loose soils are compacted to avoid any wash off.  All disturbed areas are well landscaped to improve on visual intrusion.  Storm water drainage lines are well constructed to reduce incidences of ponding and flooding. Ponding risks  Olerai Limited management and the Contractor will ensure proper construction of sewerage and drainage lines in the project area.  Carry out proper landscaping and filling depressions at the time of construction and immediately after. Accidents and occupation risks  The implementation of safety measures and emergency plans to contain accident risks associated with vehicle transport, operation of any sophisticated machinery and other related activities.  Emergency response plans/procedures including details (phone numbers and location) of the nearest dispensaries, hospitals and the Proponent’s site manager will be provided to the Site Foreman / Site Manager for action in case of any accidents during construction. Health risks to workers during construction and operation  Provision and use of mosquito repellent nets.  Conducting HIV Aids awareness campaigns among employees regularly.  Over the counter medicine for use in case of sickness to staff and tourists.  Emergency response plans/procedures including details (phone numbers and location) of the nearest dispensaries, hospitals to be provided to the Resort manager and also be available to tour guides for action in case of tourists falling sick while on visit to the resort. Increased water demand  The water abstracted from the river is treated (full chemical and bacteriological analysis is done) to establish if it is fit for construction and domestic use.  Installation of a reservoir water tank and water conserving taps that turn-off automatically when water is not being used.  Recycling of water used in the swimming pool, club house and gardening. Solid and liquid waste generation  Special attention shall be paid to the handling and disposal of all solid waste generated during construction and operation phases.  There will be adequate provision of strategically placed waste bins all over the compound to ensure that there is no idle litter that can be accessed by baboons.  Due to the proximity of the resort to the Mara River, the Proponent undertakes to provide well constructed sewage lines. THE KENYA GAZETTE 27th April, 2012 1432 1432 Noise, air pollution from machines/generators and dust generation during resort construction and operation  Noise control measures will be implemented at the site area if the noise levels exceed 85 dBA for a continuous 8 hours.  Appropriate selection of machinery would minimise noise pollution.  The contractor is expected to minimise (preferably avoid altogether) the use of explosives during the excavation process.  Construction Supervisors shall be encouraged to switch off engines of vehicles or machinery not being used.  Spraying of water during construction to reduce dust emissions.  Drivers entering the Naretoi area shall be expected to control the speed of their vehicles (approx. 30km/hr) to reduce dust emission and other risks including the risk of knocking wild animals. Risk of fire and site security  Install and maintain firefighting equipment and Machinery Sensitise the workers on fire risks and the use of fireproof materials.  Provide emergency numbers at strategic points.  Portable firefighting equipment is located at strategic points.  Provision of security during the construction and operation phases.  Ensure that all workers have access to communication facilities for quick emergency response. Mara river and Groundwater pollution  No domestic or any other hazardous waste is disposed of at the site or the nearby river water body.  A riparian reserve distance of 30 meters away from the river water body will be observed to avoid pollution and protect the resort from any potential flooding.  In addition Naretoi have acquired a 100m reserve designated across the river along the course of the site to protect the river ecosystem as it passes through the project site. Increase in vehicle and human traffic during construction and operation  All drivers comply with traffic regulations such as speed limits (30km/hr or less) during construction and operation.  Workers and tourists are well informed about the danger of straying beyond the resort area as there is risk of encountering wild animals. Degradation of existing vegetation  Maintain existing trees and plant more indigenous species to rehabilitate the resort environment and improve the scenic beauty of the area.  Ensure rehabilitation of exposed and over-grazed areas by planting indigenous grass and through pastoralist sensitisation on herd management.  Carry out regular watering and maintenance of the trees that have been planted. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Director-General, NEMA, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839 - 00200, Nairobi. (b) Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30521, Nairobi (c) Provincial Director of Environment, Rift Valley Province. (d) District Environmental Officer, Narok 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 decision making process of the plan. B. M. LANGWEN, for Director-General, MR/9116052 National Environment Management Authority.