GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 11221

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, Symphony Residences Limited, proposes to construct a residential development that will entail 2 basements, ground floor and 22 floors consisting of 396 residential units. The development will include 264 one bedroom units, 44 two bedroom units, 88 three bedroom units, parking slots, meeting room, mosque, lounge, kids’ area, shops, game rooms, Jacuzzi, office place space, a gym and associated facilities and amenities on Plot L.R. No. 330/1287, along Riara Road on Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures Soil erosion • Control earthworks. • Install drainage structures to control flow of storm water. • Ensure management of excavation activities. Loss of vegetation • Only areas earmarked for development should be cleared. • project developmental footprint is less than 75% of the total land cover Plant trees, shrubs and flowers on remaining open spaces. Air pollution • Stockpiles of earth should be sprayed with water or covered during dry seasons. • Provide dust masks for the personnel in dusty areas. • Sensitize construction workers on pollution 7230 7230 Possible Impacts Mitigation Measures control measurers. • Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand and other loose materials. • Provide dust screen where necessary. Noise pollution • Install portable barriers to shield compressors and other small stationary equipment where necessary. • Display signs to indicate construction activities. • Maintain all equipment. • Adhere to provisions of Noise Prevention and Control Rules 2005, Legal Notice no. 24 regarding noise limits at the workplace as well as NEMA Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution Control Regulations, 2000. Road Traffic Disruption • No overloading of trucks and good driving practices to be practiced. Suitable junction/access point to be provided. • Use of appropriate and legible signage. • Employment of formal flagmen / women to ensure the public safety. Water sources • Observe, protect and conserve the riparian reserve in compliance with the water Act 2016 and water reserve management rules 118 (1) Increased generation of waste • Adopt waste minimization at source. • Monitoring the fate of disposed wastes to ensure they are legally land filled at a recognized controlled site. • Adhering to waste management regulations of 2006. Public health and occupational safety • Ensure proper solid waste disposal and collection facilities. • Ensure dustbin cubicles are protected from animals, rains and are well covered. • Provide suitable safety gear for all personnel. • Proper treatment of waste water. • Adherence to the ministry of health guidelines on preventing spread of the SARS-CoV-19 virus. 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, Nairobi City 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, MR/3876635 National Environment Management.