GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 6713

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, Cascara Ventures Limited proposes to construct 2 No. Block (A&B) of residential apartments comprising two basements and ground floor for parking spaces, and 20 floors with a total of 480No. residential apartments (120 No. one bedroom units, 320 No. two bedroom units and 40 No. three bedroom units) lifts and lobby areas, sewer system, boundary wall, landscaping associated facilities and amenities. The proposed project will be located on Plot L.R. No.1/494 off Wood Avenue in Kilimani Area, Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Mitigation Measures Exploitation of raw materials • The contractor will obtain raw materials for the construction from sources that are compliant with NEMA Regulations. • The contractor will procure quantities that are sufficient for the intended works only and recycle as far as practical to curtail wastage. • The contractor will commit to extensive use of recycled raw materials as will be appropriate and in a manner that does not compromise the safety of the development. Increased water demand • Installation of flush toilets with low volume cisterns and high pressure. • Waste water recycling and rain water harvesting. • Immediate repair of water pipe and tank leaks. • Install water conserving taps that turn-off automatically when water is not being used. • Ensure taps are not running when not in use. Air pollution • Spray water on exposed areas during dry weather to suppress dust. • Cover loads of friable materials during transportation. • Building under construction to be covered with adequate screens to contain dust particles. • Stock piles to be covered with tarpaulins. • Control speed of construction vehicles and switch off machines when not in use. • Regularly service and maintain vehicles and mobile plants and machinery. THE KENYA GAZETTE 31st May, 2024 Impacts Mitigation Measures Noise and excessive vibrations • Workers working with machinery, vehicles and instruments that emit high levels of noise should be provided with ear plugs and ear muffs. • Proper servicing of machinery and equipment (oiling, greasing etc.). • Installation of portable barriers to shield compressors and other small stationary equipment where necessary. • Construction activities to be carried out between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Monitor noise levels as per NEMA guidelines. Run off and soil erosion • Create storm water management practices, such as piping systems or retention ponds or tanks, which can be carried over after the building is complete. • Apply soil erosion control measures such as levelling of the project site to reduce run- off velocity and increase infiltration of storm water into the soil. • Ensure that any loose soil is compacted to reduce run-off. • Ensure that construction vehicles are restricted to existing graded roads. Site security • Security on a 24-hour basis by security guards. • The proposed site should have a perimeter wall. • Proponent and the contractor to vet all workers at the site. • Installation of security lighting and CCTV cameras. • Hire security personnel from a reputable company. Solid waste generation • Order materials in the sizes and quantities they will be needed. • Use excavated soil for backfilling and landscaping. • Provide facilities for proper handling and storage of construction materials to reduce the amount of waste caused by damage or exposure to the elements. • Reuse materials such as cartons, cement bags, steel metals, and plastic containers to reduce waste. • Dispose the excess excavated soil and any other waste by use of a licensed waste hauling company. • Provide solid waste handling facilities such as waste bins across the building and ensure that they are often emptied to enhance maximum cleanliness. • Ensure that occupants manage their waste efficiently through recycling, reuse and proper disposal procedures. • Donate redundant but serviceable equipment to charities and institutions. • Use of an integrated solid waste management system through a hierarchy options. Generation of liquid waste • Provide portable toilets for workers on site. • Connect to the existing sewer line serving the area for handling toxic liquid waste from the building. Impacts Mitigation Measures • Provide adequate and safe means of handling sewage generated within the building. The waste water from the premises will be connected to the existing sewer line that serves the area. • Conduct regular inspections for waste water pipe blockages or damages and fix appropriately. • Ensure regular monitoring of the waste water discharged from the project to ensure that the stipulated sewage/effluent discharge rules and standards are not violated. • All drain pipes passing under the building, driveway or parking should be of heavy duty PVC pipe tube encased in 150mm concrete all round. • All manholes on drive ways and parking areas should have heavy duty covers set and sealed airtight as approved by specialists. • All waste pipes should be accessible from outside and free to every part of the system for inspection, cleaning and repair. Fire hazards • Installation of an automatic fire alarm system for the building. • Provision of firefighting equipment and hydrant points. • Display fire excavation procedures and emergency at strategic points in the building. • Regular maintenance of fire electrical and first aid equipment. • Provision of emergency exit and fire assembly points. Privacy intrusion for neighboring properties • The architectural design of the project is such that all windows and balconies face road buffer to the South and West of the property. • The target tenants for the premises are middle class population who are expected to conduct themselves with decorum. Increased traffic density • A traffic marshal to be stationed along the entry point within the project boundary to control vehicles during transportation of materials when need arises. • Planned deliveries to make sure they do not coincide with heavy traffic. • Security checks to be conducted inside the compound NOT at the entrance. • Provision of separate traffic routes for tenants and vehicles during operation phase. • Provision of designated entry and exit points. Oil leaks and spills • During construction phase, all machinery must be well maintained to avoid leakage of oils on the ground. • All oil products should be handled appropriately to avoid spills and leaks. • Car park areas must be well managed and the drains from these areas controlled. • Fats and oil interceptors must be installed along the drainage channels leading from kitchen and car park. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: 31st May, 2024 THE KENYA GAZETTE (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, Nairobi City 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/6166858 National Environment Management Authority.