GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 16890

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, Duwang Company Limited proposes to construct 24No. levels of residential apartments of 2No. basements (parking space), ground floor (parking spaces and drive way) 1st floor shall comprise of management offices, GYM and kids’ play area, 2nd to 24th floors shall comprise of 138No. one bedroom and 230No. two bedroom, lifts, CCTV cameras, lobbies, other associated amenities and facilities on plot L.R. No. Nairobi/Block 5/535, off Brookside Groove, along Matundu Lane, Westlands Area, Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Mitigation Measures 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. Loss of vegetation • Only area earmarked for development should be cleared. • Plant trees, shrubs and flowers on remaining open spaces. Changes in hydrology/impended drainage/deep excavations • Proper Installation of drainage structures. • Install cascades to break the impact of water flowing in the drains. • Ensure efficiency of drainage structures through proper design and maintenance. • Provide gratings to the drainage channels. • A geotechnical survey shall be conducted and the recommendations thereof followed. There shall be no blasting during excavation. • A methodology for excavation shall be generated as required by NCA. Air pollution • Spray water on exposed areas during dry weather to suppress dust. • Cover loads of friable materials during transportation. Impacts Mitigation Measures • 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. Noise pollution • 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. to 5.00 p.m. • Monitor noise levels as per NEMA guidelines. Public health, occupational health and safety • Train staff/workers on occupational health and safety. • Provide full protective gear and workmen’s compensation cover in addition to the right tools and operational instructions and manuals during construction. • Design of sewerage system should be as provided in the plans and should be constructed to approved size and design, standard and of approved materials. • Ensure use of standard construction materials and to the specifications. Avoid undesirable, substandard, hazardous or unauthorized materials during construction and maintenance. • Sensitized staff on social/health issues such as drugs. Road traffic disruption • 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. Insecurity • Security on a 24-hour basis by security guards. • The proposed site should have a perimeter wall. 20th December, 2024 THE KENYA GAZETTE Impacts Mitigation Measures • Proponent and the contractor to vet all workers at the site. The workers should provide copies I.D. • Installation of security lighting and CCTV cameras. • Hire security personnel from a reputable company and conduct security check on tenants and cars. 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. Increased waste generation • Adopt waste minimization at source. • Monitoring the fate of disposed wastes to ensure they are legally land filled at a recognized controlled site. • Adhering to waste management regulations of 2006. 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/6517813 National Environment Management.