GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 11779

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, Qianfan Company Limited intends to construct a residential apartment block consisting of 17 floors. The project consist of a total of 136 units which include first floor (8 No.units- 3 bedrooms), 2nd-16th floor (120 No.units-3 bedroom), 17th floor (4 No.units-3bedroom, 4 No. units-4 bedroom), parking spaces, swimming pool, playground, associated facilities and amenities on Plot L.R. No. 3734/343, Kileleshwa, Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Mitigation Measures Increased storm water, run-off, and soil erosion • A storm water management plan done. • Proponent will ensure proper demarcation of the project area to be affected by the construction works. Dust emissions • Sprinkle water on graded access routes when necessary to reduce dust generation by construction vehicles and equipment. • Provide dust screen where necessary. Noise and vibration • Sensitize construction vehicle drivers and machinery operators to switch off engines of vehicles or machinery when not in use. • Ensure that construction machinery are kept in good condition to reduce noise generation. • Provide workers with PPES. Solid waste generation • All solid waste to be collected at a central location, and segregated, recycled, re-used and disposed. • Conduct regular inspections for sewage pipe blockages or damages and fix appropriately. • Implement Just-In-Time (JIT) system of ordering Construction materials. Water resource management • Good water management solutions- water harvesting, storage tanks and water use monitoring. Occupational health and safety risks • Proponent will ensure that all building plans are approved by County Local authority and NCA. • Provide appropriate PPEs to construction. • Conduct regular inspections for sewage pipe blockages or damages and fix appropriately. Road traffic disruption • 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. Waste water generation • The effluent being discharged to the sewer line should conform to the limits as provided for under Environmental Management Co- Impacts Mitigation Measures ordination (Water Quality) Regulations, 2006; Standards for effluent discharge into public sewers-Schedule five. • Minimize entry of solid waste into the waste water stream by giving tenants clear rules on waste management. • Ensure that sewerage discharge pipes are not blocked or damaged. Exhaust emissions • Vehicle idling time shall be minimized. • Sensitize truck drivers to avoid unnecessary racing of vehicle engines loading/offloading points The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: (a) Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Foresty, NHIF Building, 12th Floor, Ragati Road, Upper Hill, Upper Hill, P.O. Box 30126–00200, 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 EIA report can be downloaded at www.nema.go.ke The 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. Comments can also be e-mailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B, MAMO, Director-General, MR/5175599 National Environment Management Authority.