GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 772

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, Kenya Ports Authority, is proposing to construct 198 No. Units comprising of 3 blocks having 11 floors each comprising of 3 bedroom apartments, 2 high speed lifts , parking bay (accommodating 396 No. vehicles) and other associated facilities and amenities on plot No. 209/10478 Bellevue South C area, Lang'ata Constituency in Nairobi City County. Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures Site disturbance • Dumping of excess excavated materials to sites and degradation designated by NEMA and Council. • Restoration of sites excavated. Air pollution • Regular sprinkling of water on work areas and access road to prevent fugitive dust violations. • Careful screening of construction site to contain and arrest construction related dust. • Enclosing, covering and watering of exposed stockpiles e.g. sand. • Regular and prompt maintenance of construction machinery and equipment to minimize generation of hazardous gases. • Ensure training of all personnel working on the project site on air quality management during the construction phase. • All drivers shall be under strict instructions to minimize unnecessary trips and idling of engines. • Use environmentally friendly fuels such as low Sulphur diesel. • Restricting heights from which materials are to be dropped, as far as practicable to minimize the fugitive dust arising from unloading/loading. • Provide personal protective equipment (PPE) such as nose masks, goggles etc. to the workers in dusty areas within the site. • Monitor the air pollution levels regularly as per the Air Quality regulations. Noise pollution • Ensure construction works are carried out only during the daytime i.e. from 0800hrs to 1800 hrs. • Ensure that all site workers are provided with and wear PPE at all times. • Ensure use of suppressors or noise shields on noisy equipment. • Ensure regular and prompt maintenance of the machinery and equipment to suppress frictional noise. • Reduce idling time on trucks and other noisy equipment. MR/0426466 • Sensitize workers on the reuse of materials where feasible. • Ensure sanitary facilities are provided at the site and proper decommissioning after the construction phase. Increase in water • Drill a borehole to supplement the existing demand and county supply. usage • Employ services of waters vendors to supplement water supply. • Use of water efficient appliances, fittings and fixtures at the site. • Sensitize workers to reduce water wastage or reuse water where feasible. • Connect to the NCSWC water supply after acquisition of relevant permits. Surface run-off • Routine maintenance of storm drains along the and storm water access road. drainage • Ensure efficiency of drainage structures through proper design and maintenance. • Proper installation of cascades to break the impact of water flowing in the drains. Oil leakage, spills • Proper storage, handling and disposal of and pollutions new/used oil and related wastes. • Maintain construction machinery and equipment to avoid leaks. Insecurity Fire occurrence incidence and emergencies • Maintenance of construction vehicles and equipment to be carried out in the contractor's yard (off the site). • Employ security guards to monitor movement of people in and out of the property and keep records of movement of people and vehicles in and out of the construction site. • Construct temporary bather (iron sheet) around the site. • Install security lights around the property. • Installation of a CCTV within the site area. • Provide firefighting equipment at strategic points within the site. • Ensure regular maintenance of firefighting equipment. • Sensitize the workers on fire risks and train them on first aid skills. 31st January, 2020 THE KENYA GAZETTE 687. Impacts Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures • Operate noisy machinery only when necessary and switch them off when not in use. • Trucks used at construction site shall be routed away from noise sensitive areas where feasible and that the drivers avoid unnecessary horning of the trucks/vehicles. Proposed Mitigation Measures • Prepare effective emergency response plan. • Provide emergency numbers at strategic points within the site. • Use of signage at strategic places within the site such as "No smoking" signs where flammable materials are stored. Generation of solid and effluent wastes • Comply with EMCA (Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution Control) Regulations, 2009. • Direct all liquid waste to the sewer system serving the site area. • Engage services of a registered NEMA waste handler to collect and dispose the solid waste regularly at approved disposal points. • Ensure covering of the trucks during transportation of the building materials and waste. • Segregate waste at the site, recyclable/reusable materials and hazardous waste for appropriate disposal. Increase in social • Periodic sensitization forums for employees on vices ethics, morals; general good behavior and the need for the project to co-exist with the neighbours. • Guidance and counselling on HIV/AIDS and other STDs to employees. • Provision of condoms. • Contractor to have a strong policy on sexual harassment and abuse of office guided by proponent's policy on the same Health and safety • Ensure construction works are limited to of workers daytime only. • Workers to be adequately insured against accidents. • All workers shall be sensitized before construction begins on how to control accidents related to construction. • Keep record of the public emergency service telephone numbers including Police, Fire brigade and Ambulance at strategic points. • Provide first aid kits facilities at strategic places in the site. • Provide PPEs to the workers and ensure that they wear at all times. • Ensure that the workers are registered with NHIF / NSSF and remits appropriate fees. • Prepare a comprehensive contingency plan before construction begins on accident response. 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 Forestry, NHIF Building, Community, P.O. Box 30126-00100, Nairobi. (c) County Director of Environment, Nairobi City 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 of the plan. MAMBO B. MAMBO, Ag. Director-General, MR/0440895 • National Environment Management Authority.