GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 5086

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 proposed project will involve construction of an affordable residential complex of a three 16 storey towers. The ground level is designated for parking and commercial facilities and the upper floors comprise of 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom affordable apartments. The project design also comprise of recreational area, rooftop astro football pitches, garden spaces, ocean views and commercial facilities (chemist, shops, football pitches, gym, Nursery school). The design has also provided for a mini-water treatment plant while a perimeter wall will be erected around the estate. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Mitigation Measures Air pollution • Regular sprinkling of water on dusty areas and access roads. • Careful screening of construction site to contain and arrest construction related dust. • Enclosing, covering and watering of exposed stockpiles. • Ensure construction machinery and equipment are well maintained to reduce exhaust gas emission. • Comply with EMCA (Air Qquality) Regulations, 2014. Noise pollution • Strict adherence to designated working hours from 8 a.m.– 5 p.m. However, one can apply to NEMA for permit to construct beyond this period. • Workers in the vicinity or involved in high-level Impacts Mitigation Measures noise to wear PPE. • Use of suppressors or noise shields on noisy equipment for instance corrugated iron sheet structures. • Switch off noisy machinery when not in use. • Comply with Noise Regulations, 2009. Impact on the seashore ecosystem • Procure and deploy silt curtains along the shoreline during construction to prevent sediment transport to the ocean. • Do not dump any material to the ocean. • Construct efficient and effective storm water management structures to avoid flooding. Solid and liquid wastes • Special attention should be given to minimizing and reducing the quantities of waste produced during demolition, sites preparation and rehabilitation • Materials to be reused or recycled where possible. • Wastes generated during the demolition and construction phase will be disposed of as stipulated in the EMCA (Waste Management) Regulations, 2006. • Conduct training for waste management, such as waste disposal and segregation practices. • Provision of adequate and appropriate sanitary facilities for the construction workers. • Employ standard best practices in refueling, storage and handling of fuel to prevent the risk of spillages. • Installation of septic tank/soak pit system to manage waste water. Traffic disruption • Employ traffic marshals to control traffic in and out of site. • Ferry building materials during off-peak hours. • Provide traffic control signs at the site/entrance to notify motorists and general public about the development. • Enforce speed limits for construction vehicles especially along the roads leading to the site. Health and safety of workers • All workers to be sensitized before construction begins on how to control accidents related to construction. • Provide safety and protective clothing to workers and provide first aid kits at strategic places in the site. • Have an emergency response for all kinds of emergencies plan ready at the site at all times. • Put up signs and posters to warn people of hazardous material and dangerous appliances and machinery. • Comply with Occupation Safety and Health Act, 2007. Socio- economic impact • Establish a grievance redress mechanism that is easy to access for stakeholders to report their concerns as they happen. • Continuous communication between the developers and the stakeholders on the progress of the project and its effects. • Give priority to locals when hiring workers for the project and ensure gender balance in employment as far as possible. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: 2426 2426 (a) The 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, Mombasa County. A copy of the EIA report can be downloaded at www.nema.go.ke 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. MAMO B. MAMO, MR/3643180 Director-General.