GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 2833

PURSUANT to regulation 21 of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, 2003, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above proposed project. The proponent, Agricultural and Industrial Holdings Ltd., is proposing to construct a medium income residential apartment block comprising 560 units on 14 blocks. The proposed project site is located• along the Thika Super Highway 15 kilometers from Nairobi city centre on L.R. No. 57/2055, Kasarani The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Environmental issue Recommended mitigation measures Minimize extraction site • Source construction materials are impacts and demand extracted from registered firms whose for raw materials in facilities have undergone satisfactory construction environmental impact assessment/audit and received NEMA approval. • Sourëe construction materials from local suppliers who use environmentally friendly processes in their operations. • Ensure accurate budgeting . and estimation of actual construction material requirements to ensure that the least amount of material necessary is ordered. • Ensure that damage or loss of materials. at the construction site is kept minimal • through proper storage. • Consider reuse of construction materials and use of recycled materials. Minimization of local • Construction vehicles should enter and increase in construction leave the site at appropriate times. traffic • Using signs and barriers the Contractor will direct vehicles and pedestrian traffic as needed around the construction site. • Some activities may be scheduled in off- peak traffic times to minimize impacts. Increased solid waste • Use of an integrated solid waste generation and efficient management system i.e. through a solid waste hierarchy of options: ic, Source management during reduction; Recycling; Reuse; and Land construction filling. • Order materials in the sizes and quantities they will be • needed, rather than cutting them to - - size, or having large quantities of • residual materials. • Damaged/ wasted construction materials to be recovered for refurbishing and use in other projects. • Use of durable, long-lasting materials to riduce the amount of construction waste generated over time. • Provide facilities for proper handling and storage of construction materials. • Use construction materials that require minimal or no packaging. • Use construction materials containing recycled content where possible and in accordance with accepted standards. • Reuse packaging materials such as cartons, cement bags, empty metal and plastic containers. • Dispose waste more responsibly by dumping at designated dumping Sites or landfills only. • Waste collection bins to be provided at designated points on site. Dust emission • Downwash of trucks (especially tyres) prior to departure from site. • Cover stockpiles of sand, soil and similar materials or surround them with wind breaks. • Cover trucks hauling dirt and debris to reduce spillage on to paved roads • surface or have adeqáate free board to prevent spillage: • Post signs that limit vehicles speed onto unpaved roads and over disturbed soils. Rapid onsite - • construction so as to reduce duration of traffic interference and therefore - reduce emissions from traffic delays. • Ensure strict enforcement of on-site speed limit regulations. • . Avoid excavation works in extremely dry weathers. • Sprinkle water on access routes when necessary to reduce dust generation by construction vehicles. • Personal protective equipment to be worn. Noise and vibration • Install portable barriers to shield compressors md other small stationery equipment where necessary. • Prescribe noise reduction measures if appropriate e.g. restricted working hours, transport hours and noise buffering - • Consult with the surrounding community on the permissible noise levels and best working hours •• Use quiet equipment (i.e. equipment • designed with noise control elements). • Co-ordinate with relevant agencies regarding all construction activities in the project area. • Sensitize construction vehicle drivers and machinery operators to switch off engines of vehicles or machinery not being used. • Sensitize construction drivers- to avoid gunning of vehicle engines or hooting especially when passing throughsensitive areas such as churches, offices, hospitals, residential houses and schools. • Ensure that construction machinery is kept in good condition to reduce noise generation. The noisy construction works will be planned to be during the day. Increased energy • Ensure electrical equipment and consumption appliances are switched off when not being used. - • Install energy saving fluorescent tubes and bulbs at all lighting points instead of bulbs which consume higher electric energy. • Ensure planning of transportation of materials to ensurethat fossil fuels - (diesel, petrol) are not consumed in excessive amounts. • Development of energy management plan. • Monitor energy use during construction and set targets for reduction of energy use. - Increased water demand • Promptly detect and repair of water pipe and tank leaks. • Sensitize construction workers to conserve water. • Install a discharge meter to determine and monitor total water usage. • Promote recycling and reuse' of water as much as possible. • Install water conserving taps. - Increased storm water • Surface runoff and roof water shall be run-off harvested and stored for reuse. • Apply soil erosion control measures such as leveling of the project site to reduce run-off velocity increase infiltration of storm water. • Design a storm water management plan that minimizes impervious area infiltration by use of recharge areas and use of detention and/or retention with graduated outlet control structure Oil spills • A designated garage section of the site fitted with oil trapping equipments to be planned for changes. • Prompt cleaning of oil and fuel spills. • Proper disposal of clothing or rags contaminated with oil. 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) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources, N.H.I.F. Building, Community, P.O. Box 30126- 00100, Nairobi. (c) County Director of Environment, Nairobi County. The National Environment Management Authority invites members of the public to submit oral or written comments within 22nd April, 2016 THE KENYA GAZETTE 1795 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. GEOFFREY WAHUNGU, Director-General, MIR/885821 1 National Environment Management Authority.