GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 8985

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 Tarita Trocadero Limited to construct a mixed use Development which will comprise of 22 floors (2 basements, ground floor, mezzanine floor and typical 1-22 floors). The development will have a total of 274 rooms Including Shops, Restaurants, Alfreso, Food Trucks, Gym and Spa, Juice Bar, Sauna, Conference Rooms, Lodging Rooms, Bar and Club, Laundry Room and Market Stalls. The proposed project site is located at the junction of Nandi road and Ronald Ngala Street on land L.R No. Eldoret Municipality Block 7/162. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impact Mitigation Measures Noise generation • Use of attenuated equipment. • Ensure that all equipment are insulated or placed in enclosures to minimize ambient noise levels. • Statutory inspection and certification of all mobile machinery and equipment. • Restriction of construction activities to day time between 8.00 a.m.–5.00 p.m. • Annual Medical examinations (audiometric tests) to be done on construction workers. Air and dust pollution • Installation of safety nets during construction. • Sprinkle dust using water. • Erection of speed signs/bumps at the access road leading to project site to reduce speed and emissions of dust. Impact Mitigation Measures • Dust sheets over the surface of stockpiled materials and positioning of stockpiles to minimize the effect of wind. Soil erosion • The Contractor will ensure proper demarcation of the project area to be affected by the construction works. Interference with the physical condition • The tower construction shall adhere to all relevant permit conditions. • The proponent shall as much as possible complete the project in a way that natural aesthetics is retained. • Restoration shall be undertaken to ensure that the original setting is retained. • Velocity and increase infiltration of storm water into the soil, e.g. silt traps. • Strict control of construction vehicles to ensure that they operate only within the area to be disturbed. Increased traffic congestion and road traffic accidents • Supplier should time heavy traffic flows, wherever practicable to avoid periods of heavy traffic flow. • Clear signs, flagmen, and signals will be set up where necessary. Where temporary traffic signals are required, the details and locations of the signs shall be agreed to with the relevant authorities. • Any road closures will be properly signposted and flag men positions to guide road users. • Speed limits will be established and enforced over all traffic routes. Hazardous waste e.g. soil contaminate with petroleum product and waste oil • Segregate hazardous from non- hazardous ones and avoid mixing waste to reduce the volume of hazardous waste. • Label hazardous waste containers in accordance with national regulations • Provide personal protective equipment suitable for handling each waste type, in line with waste characteristics. • Use legitimate NEMA authorized waste carriers to transport hazardous waste. • Provide a dedicated hazardous waste storage area in a safe area with the limited exposure. • Use a secondary containment system for liquid volumes greater than 220 litres in line with good international industry practice. • Provide sanitary conveniences for the construction workers for control of sewage waste. Waste storage • Use containers that are compatible with wastes and allow space between containers to allow inspection for leaks and spills. Machinery safety • Only Licensed and competent operators involved in machinery operations. • All moving parts of machinery should be adequately guarded and shut down of machinery during maintenance. 29th July, 2022 THE KENYA GAZETTE Impact Mitigation Measures Waste transportation • Use NEMA authorized waste carriers that operate in line with national regulations. • Select appropriate waste transport containers and ensure these are properly labelled and secured. • Use labelled and covered vehicles to prevent litter/dust. Increased water demand • Install water-saving equipment in toilets such as low flow toilets and regular maintenance of plumbing systems. • Sensitizing construction staff to avoid irresponsible water use. • Rainwater harvesting and water storage facilities. Increased energy demand • Sensitization of staff to conserve electricity by switching off electrical equipment when they are not being used. • Energy consumption to be monitored, analyzed and all records kept. • Soundproofed stand -by generators shall be installed and form part of the power supply at the site. Increase in HIV/AIDS prevalence and other STIs • Education and sensitization of workers and the local communities on STIs including the provision of condoms. • HIV/AIDS awareness campaigns by erecting and maintaining information posters at prominent locations. Occupational Health and Safety risks • The hiring of site EHS Manager and developing and displaying SHE policy for construction works. • To reduce the workers' accidents and hazards the Contractors should comply to Occupational Health and Safety rules and regulations as per the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007. • Safety induction and training for all workers and personnel on site. • Ensure that machinery, equipment, personal protective equipment and hand tools used in construction to comply with the prescribed safety and health standards and be appropriately installed maintained. • Where construction activities interfere with the traffic movement, the site should be signed and controlled by trained flagmen/flag women and lit at night. • Pinned signage all throughout the site onsite safety instructions and safe working procedures. • Provision of suitable personal protection equipment (PPE) (footwear, masks, protective clothing and goggles in appropriate areas), emergency eyewash and shower stations, ventilation systems, and sanitary facilities. Security • Ensure that the site is always guarded by a reputable security firm and partnership Impact Mitigation Measures with neighbours and police. Fire hazards and accidents • Provision of fit for purpose firefighting and fire detection facilities that are easily accessible. • Frequent Servicing of firefighting equipment by a reputable service provider. • Appoint and train Fire Marshals. • Fire safety awareness training for all employees and annual fire drills. Emergencies • Design documented Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan for all project emergencies and accidents. • All employees and personnel on site to be oriented on all emergency response and evacuation procedures. • Ensure that adequate provisions are in place to immediately stop any operations where there is an imminent and serious danger to health and safety and to evacuate workers. • Ensure that the most current emergency telephone numbers posters are prominently and strategically displayed within the construction site. • Provide measures to deal with emergencies and accidents including adequate first aid arrangements. • Engage a full-time resident nurse on site. • Sensitize the public on potential emergency situations. • Regular inspection and servicing of the equipment must be undertaken by a reputable service provider and records of such inspections maintained. • Appointment of First Aiders. Minimum 1:60 employees, who shall undergo training by a recognized body. Increased water consumption water consumption • Install self-closing taps to ensure water conserving and water-saving equipment in toilets. • Frequent maintenance of plumbing systems. • Rainwater harvesting. Increased energy consumption energy Consumption • Monitor energy use during the operation of the project and set targets for efficient energy use. • Regular comparison and monitoring of energy consumption with targets to identify where action should be taken to reduce consumption. • Promptly repair of distribution system leaks. • Appropriate power transformers and accessories shall be installed by power distribution company. • Stand -by generators shall be installed and form part of the power supply system. These generators shall 5726 5726 Impact Mitigation Measures be soundproofed and kept in good running condition by regular servicing. • Carry out Energy Audits as required by EPRA. Increased traffic congestion in the area • Providing adequate acceleration and deceleration lanes. • Obtain authorization from KURA. General waste • Use of recyclable glass bottles as opposed to plastic. • Dispose waste through county government waste handling trucks. • Ensure that contractors handling and disposing of waste licensed by NEMA. • Undertake INTERNAL audits of waste segregation, tracking waste, characterization and disposal methods. • Maintain completed waste transfer log the type of materials, physical state solid/liquid/gas, quantity, date dispatched, date received, any repacking, treatment/disposal details. Liquid waste/effluent • All waste water- both black and gray shall be channeled to public sewer that is connected to the proposed site. • Annual Environmental audits as required by EIA/EA regulations. Organic kitchen waste • Food and perishable wastes to be sealed containers (bags, bins) to reduce odour. • County waste collection trucks can also be used to transport waste to county disposal sites. • Label vehicles with correct signage in accordance with waste. • Ensure each waste shipment is accompanied by shipping paper or manifest. Increased non- compostable kitchen waste • Grease traps to be used in drain pipes to separate the fat, oil and grease from the wastewater and the grease retained in the traps to be collected by a licensed waste oil collector at regular intervals. • The grease traps shall be frequently serviced and maintained and written records of maintenance kept. • Waste management training of all employees working in restaurants and hotel component. • Use of waste containers that are compatible with hazardous waste types and in line with national regulations and good practice. Containers to be sealed and kept in good condition. Emergency preparedness • Develop a comprehensive Emergency Response Plan for the tower. • A fire detection system shall be provided with an annunciator panel located in the Control Room. • A digitalized public address system with pre-recorded evacuation warning messages will also be integrated with the building’s communication systems including security, life safety, Impact Mitigation Measures monitoring and control systems. • Posting of all emergency contacts and evacuation procedures in all floors of the building. • The building system shall be able to initiate the shutdown of the air conditioning and mechanical ventilation in the event of a fire. • All emergency and evacuation procedures must be tested at least annually and e.g. fire drills. • Installation of fire protection; extinguishers, sprinkler systems, wet risers and automatic gaseous fire suppression system. • Frequent servicing of all fire detection and firefighting equipment by a reputable company. 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, Uasin Gishu 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, PTG 193/22-23 National Environment Management Authority.