GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 13220

PURSUANT to section 59 of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above proposed project. The proponent, Lumina Riverside Limited, proposes to construct 19-storey multi dwelling residential Apartment (4No. basements, ground floor, 19No. upper floors, roof terrace level and a roof level) comprising a total of 152No.residential units (114No. one-bedroom units and 38No. two bedroom units),80No.parking spaces, swimming pool, management office, children play area and other associated amenities and facilities on plot L.R. No. Nairobi/block 21/255 along Riverside Mews off Riverside drive in Riverside area, Dagoretti North Sub-County, Nairobi City County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Impacts Mitigation measures Air, noise pollution and vibration • Water sprinkling on driveways. • Switch off engines not in use. • Construction work to be confined to between 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Provide and enforce use of PPE example; ear muffs, aprons, gloves. • Proper servicing of machinery and equipment (oiling and greasing). • Monitor noise levels as per NEMA guidelines. Riverine and riparian environment • Maintain the required riparian setback and protect the river buffer zone. - Undertake site-specific riparian boundary demarcation and pegging - Prohibit disposal of waste within the riparian area. • Install erosion and sediment control measures such as silt traps. • Restore disturbed riparian areas through indigenous tree planting. Health and safety (risks of accidents and injuries to workers) • Education and awareness to all workers. • Procure services of a health and safety officer. • Provide First Aid Kits on site. • Proper signage and warning to public • Provide clean water and food to the workers. • The contractor to abide by all conditions including health safety and workforce welfare. • Personnel to stick to standard operation procedures. • Personnel to wear complete protective gear. • Provision of fire-fighting equipment • Comply with Kenyan safety policy and safe working procedures, laws and regulations. Solid waste generation • Ensure waste materials are disposed off to County and NEMA approved sites. • Use of the 3rs – Reduce, Re-use, Re- cycle. • Solid waste to be collected in designated areas for appropriate disposal - Waste segregation at source. • Engage a NEMA and county licensed waste handler. Excessive water use • Harvesting of rain water. • Training and awareness to workers on importance of water conservation and best practices. • Encourage use of alternatives for dust control such as non-toxic biodegradable dust suppressants or polymers that require less water. 4042 4042 Impacts Mitigation measures Traffic impact • Schedule construction material delivery during off peak hours • Deploy traffic marshal. • Compliance with the Traffic Impact Assessment recommendations. Solid waste generation and management • Provide waste disposal bins at strategic points well protected from adverse weather conditions and animals. • Regular inspection and maintenance of the waste disposal systems. • Engage a NEMA licensed waste handler to transport and dispose waste. • Use of the 3rs – Reduce, Re-use, Re- cycle. • Encourage waste segregation at source. Liquid waste generation and management • Availability of NCWSC trunk sewer line in the area. • Proper connection to the existing sewer line. • -Regular inspection and maintenance of the waste disposal systems - Use of separate storm water drainage channel. Increased loading on Infrastructure • Provision of adequate parking within the facility. • Have paved driveways. • Encourage rainwater harvesting and water storage tanks. • Drilling an onsite borehole • Provide adequate storm water management system. • Connection to the trunk sewer line. Social conflict • Encourage good relation with the neighbours through provision of employment opportunities to the community members (skilled and semi-skilled) - Formation of residents association/Register with the existing association - Improved livelihood. • Strict adherence to provided ESMP. Insecurity • secure the premise with a perimeter wall. • Installation of CCTV cameras at strategic points. • Have entry points manned 24 hours - Construction of gate house. Building Safety/ Land and Building use • Assess the condition of buildings to ascertain usefulness Ascertain the Planning development policy. Un-disconnected Services e.g. Power, Water, telephone, sewer • Ensure disconnection of all services • Remove all surface and underground cables and wiring. Solid Waste Generation (Demolition waste) • Ensure waste materials are disposed of on County and NEMA approved sites. • Ensure re-use of materials that can be re-used. • -Use of the 3rs – Reduce, Re-use, Re-cycle. Noise and Vibration • Ensure use of serviced equipment. • Switch off engines not in use. • Demolition work to be confined to between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Impacts Mitigation measures • Ensure use of earmuffs by workers. 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) 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. Kindly quote ref. No. NEMA/ENVIS/SR/00677 Comments can also be e-mailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke MAMO B. MAMO, MR/8284385 Director-General.