GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 6978

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, Erdemann Property Limited, is proposing to develop an industrial park on plot L.R. No.12867/13 off Mombasa- Namanga Road interchange, Mavoko, Machakos County with the following components; 53 godowns, gate house, power services buildings, office block, borehole (existing), waste water treatment plant, landscaped gardens, drive ways and parking spaces and ancilliary facilities. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Soil erosion and siltation  Site excavation works to be planned such that a section is completed and rehabilitated while another section begins.  Apply soil erosion control measures such as leveling of the project site to reduce run-off velocity and increase infiltration of storm water into the soil. Soil disturbance  Excavation material will be loaded into trucks and be transported to designate disposal sites and/or used to backfill/infill abandoned quarry pits to assist in their rehabilitation and after- use plans.  Design and implement an appropriate landscaping program to help in re- vegetation of part of the project area after construction.  Re-use of the topsoil in landscaping Building materials waste  Ensure that construction materials left over at the end of construction are used in other projects rather than being disposed off.  Provide facilities for proper handling and storage of construction materials to reduce the amount of waste caused by damage or exposure to the elements.  Minimize waste through accurate estimation of the sizes and quantities of materials required, order materials in the sizes and quantities they will be needed, rather than cutting them to size, or having large quantities of residual materials.  Ensure that drainage channels are reinforced to prevent damage by construction equipment.  Provide waste collection bins, segregate at source and ensure NEMA licensed transporters collects the wastes for appropriate disposal.  Make provisions for sanitary facilities/accommodation for workers during construction.  Adherence to Waste Management Regulations, 2006. Noise pollution  The construction works will entirely be planned to be during day time. No construction shall be undertaken at night.  Ensure that all generators and heavy- duty equipment are insulated or placed in enclosures to minimize ambient noise levels.  Workers operating noisy machinery should be provided with ear muffs or plugs.  Noise hazard signs should be put displayed where necessary.  Iron sheets or other suitable means should be used to reduce noise exposure to neighbours or passersby.  Noisy machinery should be modified or replaced with better machinery, well lubricated and serviced.  Construction should take shortest time possible.  Adherence to Noise And Excessive Vibration Pollution (Control) Regulations, 2009. Damage to utility cables  Contractor should consult council, KPLC, KPC, Telkom Kenya Limited and any other company affected on the presence of utility cables and sewer lines. Blockage of access roads  Alternative access for vehicles and pedestrians passing by the site can be arranged with the Council so that vehicles may be diverted to other roads when major works are ongoing.  Transportation of construction materials and construction debris to and from site should be done during weekdays, off peak hours. Air /dust pollution  Set maximum on-site speeds at 10 kilometers per hour or less.  Ensure strict enforcement of on-site speed limit regulations.  Avoid excavation works in extremely dry weather.  Sprinkle water on graded access routes each day to reduce dust generation by construction vehicles.  Provide appropriate dust screens to reduce dust exposure.  Provide dust masks to workers in extreme dust producing operations.  Use only critical number of workers to reduce exposure.  Maximize the use of manual- labor and hand tools.  Avoid spillage of loose soil to the road where it will be disturbed and blown by traffic.  Strict Adherence to provisions of Air Quality Regulations, 2014. Oil spills  Ensure that all transport and construction equipment are in good serviceable condition and no service is carried out on site.  Ensure that no fuels or oils are stored on site but procure them when needed. Storm-water drainage  Open drains adjacent to site will be used.  Construction of water storage tanks to collect storm water for construction purposes and gardening. Security  Ensure the general safety and security at all times by providing day and night security guards and adequate lighting within and around the premises. Occupational health and safety  All excavations, shafts, pits or openings more than two metres deep should be covered or barred by suitable means when access is not needed.  No materials should be stored near such excavations.  All excavation wall over 1.2 metres deep should be reinforced with timber to prevent collapse to persons working inside.  Supervision of such works should include collaboration with safety supervisors.  Provide suitable PPE to all exposed workers.  Reserve each PPE for one worker to avoid sharing.  Provide adequate sanitary conveniences and in a clean state.  Provide wholesome drinking and bathing water and facilities for workers.  Minimize soil disturbance and sprinkle water regularly to reduce dust generation.  Comply with the provisions of OSHA 2007. 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 Natural Resources, N.H.I.F. Building, 12th Floor, Ragati Road, Upper Hill, Community, P.O. Box 30126–00100, Nairobi. (c) County Director of Environment, Machakos County. 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 for this project. GEOFFREY WAHUNGU , Director-General, MR/3599119 National Environment Management Authority.