GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 3445

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, Azure Sky Investment Limited proposes to construct 2No. blocks (Block A and B) with a total of 176 units, rooftop and parking slots. 1st and 2nd floor levels will have a total of 151No. parking slots. The 3rd floor in Block A will have a total of 8No.units (2No.one-bedroom units, 4No. two-bedroom units and 2No. three-bedroom units) while the 3rd floor in Block B will have a total of 7 units (5No. one-bedroom units, 1No. three-bedroom units and 1No. bedsitter). 4th to 13th floor levels in both blocks will have a total of 16No. units per floor with Block A having a total of 8No. units per floor (2No. one-bedroom units, 4No. two-bedroom units and 2No. three-bedroom units) while Block B will have a total of 8No. units per floor (6No. one-bedroom units, 1No. three-bedroom units and 1No. bedsitter). The 14th floor (rooftop) will have a residents restaurant with a seating capacity of 64No. seats and 1No. three-bedroom unit, other associated facilities and amenities. The proposed project will be located on L. R. No. 27253/106 in Syokimau, Mavoko Sub-county, Machakos 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. • Channel all liquid waste to the existing MAVWASCO sewer line or install an onsite waste management system. • 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. • 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. 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. – 5 p.m. • Workers exposed to high-level noise to wear safety and protective gear. • Adherence to Environmental Management and Coordination (Noise and Excessive Vibrations) Regulations, 2009. Increased energy demand • Use of solar energy as an alternative source of energy. • Install and routine maintenance of energy efficient fixtures and fittings. • Turn off the machinery and equipment when not in use. • Put off all the lights immediately when not in use. • Regular inspection and repairs of the solar panels. Public health, occupational health and safety • Train staff/workers on occupational health and safety; • Provide full Personal Protective Equipment 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 Occupational Safety and Health Act (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 be isolated from water pipes to avoid contamination of domestic water. THE KENYA GAZETTE 22nd March, 2024 Fire risks/incidences • Place portable fire extinguishers at suitable locations. • Combustible materials used during construction should be stored away from source of ignition. • Smoking on site or burning of waste should be prohibited so as to reduce the source of ignition at the workplace. • Electrical works such as electrical wiring should be done by qualified technicians or engineers to ensure shoddy work which could pose a danger to the development does not occur. • Train and induct workers on the use of fire extinguishers and other fire-fighting equipment. • Designate a fire assembly point. Storm water management • Ensuring that the speed of the storm water is reduced as it flows downstream. • Using materials that mimic natural percolation of water. • Landscaping to ensure there are areas where water will percolate underground. • Constructing proper drains and monitoring them to ensure there are no blockages. 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, Machakos 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/6196922 National Environment Management.