GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 3444

PURSUANT to section 59 of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act, 1999, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above proposed project. The proponent, Canaan Residences LLP proposes to construct a block of 13 floors commercial cum residential apartments with 201No. duplexes units (144 No. one-bedroom and 57 No. two-bedroom duplexes). The block will comprise of four basement, 1st-13th floors plus the roof level. Basement 4 and 2 will have lower floors of (8 No. one-bedroom duplexes, 3 No. two-bedroom duplexes and parking), basement 3 and 1 will have upper floors of (8 No. one-bedroom duplexes, 3 No. two-bedroom duplexes and parking). The ground floor will accommodate commercial space (supermarket and shops), parking and lower floors of 8 No. one-bedroom duplexes and 3 No. two- bedroom duplexes. The 1st floor shall accommodate commercial space (restaurant, retail and terrace) and upper floors of (8 No. one-bedroom duplexes, 3 No. two-bedroom duplexes). Levels 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 shall be similar each accommodating the lower floors of (20 No. one- bedroom duplexes and 8 No. two-bedroom duplexes) while levels 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 and 13 shall each accommodate the upper floors of (20 No. one-bedroom duplexes and 8 No. Two-bedroom duplexes). The roof floor shall accommodate a gym, media room, lounge, kitchen and a swimming pool with changing rooms and terrace. The block will have four lifts and two staircases/fire escapes, power connection and installation transformers, storm water drainage system associated facilities and amenities. The proposed project will be located on L.R. No. 1870/VIII/37, Peponi Road in Spring Valley Area, Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impact Mitigation Measures Solid and liquid waste management • Waste minimization by ordering right/accurate quantities and sizes rather than cutting to sizes leaving wastes or ordering excess quantities leaving residuals. • Reduction and segregation of waste at source and suitable bins properly labeled to facilitate recycle and/or sound disposal. • Engage the services of NEMA registered waste collector for disposal of solid waste. • Sound waste management system by incorporating suitable facilities for collection, segregation and safe disposal of solid wastes to support recycling and reuse. • Proper storage, handling and disposal of new and used oil. • Installation of sanitary systems that use less water. • Construction of adequate and efficient ETP for wastewater disposal. • Ensure compliance with Waste Management Regulations, 2006 and Sustainable Waste Management Act, 2022 • Connection to proposed Effluent Treatment Plant/system (ETP). THE KENYA GAZETTE 22nd March, 2024 Constraints to infrastructure and services • Adequate provision for infrastructure and services. • Installation of internal infrastructure (drainage, water, roads, sewer, parking, rain water harvesting and storage et) to best standards. • Installation of transformer(s) and supplementary sources such as solar systems. • Adoption of green building technologies. Soil disturbance and erosion • Control earthworks and compact loose soils. • Install drainage structures properly. • Landscaping on project completion. • Control and manage excavation activities. • Provide soil erosion control and conservation structures/ means where necessary. • Ensure standard appropriate practices. • Efficient drainage structures by proper design, construction and maintenance. Air pollution • Enclose the site with suitable dust screens. • Sprinkle water to dry soils in excavated areas and earth roads to suppress dust. • Covering friable material loads during transportation. • Sound condition of machinery and equipment. • Strict adherence to Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Air Quality) Regulations, 2014. Noise pollution • Erect suitable barriers to control noise. • Maintain machinery, plant equipment. • Construction activities to be restricted between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Workers exposed to high-level noise to wear safety and protective gear. • Adherence to Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Noise and Excessive Vibrations) Regulations, 2009. Over exploitation of resources • Adoption of green building technologies. • Conservation of resources; use of renewable resources; rain water harvesting and storage; installation of solar energy systems. • Sourcing materials from environmentally compliant suppliers/sources. • Use of recyclable materials; Installation of water conserving taps and facilities; waste water recycling and reuse. • Drilling of borehole. • Installation of transformer(s) and supplementary sources such as solar systems and standby generators. • Ensure electrical equipment, appliances and lights are switched off when not being used. • Design to provide for adequate natural lighting and ventilation. Public health, occupational health and safety • Train staff/workers on occupational health and safety; Provide full PPEs and workmen’s compensation cover in addition to the right tools and operational instructions and manuals. • Design and disseminate appropriate emergency response plans. • Installation and maintenance of fire prevention, control and management measures. • Ensure machinery and equipment servicing and maintenance as per schedules and legal requirements. • Ensure adherence OSHA, 2007. • Ensure use of standard construction materials and to the specifications. Avoid undesirable, substandard, hazardous or unauthorized materials during construction and maintenance. • Provide fully equipped First Aid kits and train staff on its use. • Provide bill boards at the site/entrance to notify motorists and public about the development. • Waste water management installations (e.g. Sewers) be isolated from water pipes to avoid contamination of domestic water. River pollution • Strictly abide by the provisions of the Water Act and the Environmental Management (Water Quality) Regulations; (Wetlands, River banks, Lake shores and Sea shores) Regulations and (Waste Management) Regulations. • Ensure no construction within the WRA pegged riparian and adopt sound construction practices including avoidance of excavations too near to the river, controlled earth works, avoidance of soil dumping and soil erosion controls. • Sound liquid and solid waste management system. • Conservation and sound management of riparian section including conserving existing and introduce friendly vegetation such as bamboo at the riparian section and manage the same appropriately; Provision and maintenance of riparian buffer. 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, 12th Floor, Ragati Road, Upper Hill, 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 project. Comments can also be emailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, Director-General, MR/6196843 National Environment Management.