REPUBLIC OF KENYA ENVIROMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROJECT REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF WAITHAKA FIRE STATION IN NAIROBI CITY COUNTYOF NAIROBI METROPOLITAN REGION October 03, 2017 PROPONENT The Senior Principal Superintending Engineer Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development, State Department of Housing and Urban Development, P.O. Box 30130 –00100 NAIROBI LEAD EXPERT Eng. Stephen Mwaura, P. O. Box NAIROBI TEL 0729 377 629
Table 7-1: Construction Phase: Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Plan Activity Associated Impacts Impact Levels Management Actions Target Areas& Responsibilities Monitoring Indicator Budget Seeking approvals from NEMA for ESIA and Approval of plans from County and National Government Delay in implementation of the Project due to objections and stop orders Low The Contractor shall ensure that all pertinent permits, certificates and licences have been obtained prior to any activities commencing on site and are strictly enforced/ adhered to; The Contractor shall maintain a database of all pertinent permits and licences required for the contract as a whole and for pertinent activities for the duration of the contract All the Project components Responsibility MTH&UD& Contractor Number of approvals / permits issued ~KShs.200,000 construction campsites Environmental degradation risks Medium Isolate through fencing the camp sites from access by the public for their safety Preferably to be located on land already cleared land wherever possible The Contractor’s Camp layout shall take into account availability of access for deliveries and services and any future works Campsites Responsibility Contractor(s) Number of public grievances due to accidents ~included in BoQ Access to campsites and construction sites Environmental degradation risks Medium Utilize to the extent possible the existing public roads to avoid social and economic disruption Ensure road safety measures for the construction vehicles to the extent possible by observing all traffic regulations Access Responsibility Contractor(s) Cases of private land required Accidents occurrence No direct cost associated Environmental and Social Training and Awareness Risks of Environmental and Social degradation risks and occupational health and safety related accidents High The Contractor and sub-contractors shall be aware of the environmental requirements and constraints on construction activities contained in the provisions of the ESMMP The Contractor will be required to provide All Workers Responsibility Contractor(s) Number of Trainings Held Availability of Training reports KShs.50,000
for the appropriate Environmental Training and Awareness as described in this ESMMP in his costs and programming An initial environmental awareness training session shall be held prior to any work commencing on site, with the target audience being all project Attendance list of participants during the trainings sessions HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention campaign Risks of Increased HIV and Aids transmission in the area Medium The Contractor shall institute HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention campaign amongst his workers for the duration of the contract, contracting and implementing organisation, with preference for an organisation already working on this issue in the Project area; The campaign shall include the training of facilitators within the workers, information posters in more frequented areas in the campsite and public areas, availability of promotional material and caps), availability of condoms (free), and theatre groups All Workers Responsibility Contractor(s) Number of Trainings Held Availability of Training reports Attendance list of participants during the training sessions Local health clinic statistics KShs.50,000 Local Labour / Employment Delay in Project implementation due to opposition from aggrieved community members Medium Wherever possible, the Contractor shall use local labour, and women must be encouraged to be involved in construction work The contractor shall ensure compliance to the gender balance as required by the 2/3 gender rule The contractor shall comply to the provisions of WIBA 2007 The contractor must ensure there are no minors employed at the site. All the Project Lots Responsibility Contractor Number of workforce employed from the community Number of female employed No direct costs associated
Earth moving and excavations (Vegetation clearance, channeling and site preparations) Health and Safety Air pollution Social nuisance Medium Provide notices, signage and information to the public for their safety at all locations Install barriers along walkways, crossings and public places affected by the works for public safety Where there are potential for nuisance from dust generation, ensure earth moving is under dump conditions (consider watering where necessary) Inform immediate communities or stakeholders of the activities. All work Responsibility Contractor(s) Accidents occurrence incidences Cases of respiratory at nearby health centre ~KShs. 100,000 Vegetation destruction Loss of biodiversity Low Construction activities will be limited to Project sites which already exist therefore limited destruction to vegetation cover All work areas Responsibility Contractor(s) Soil erosion extend and intensity on site No direct cost loss of top soil Low Stock piling of top soil, construction material and wastes should be done only at designated sites approved by the supervising engineer, erosion prevention through berming of loose soil sites should be done in all areas susceptible to agents of erosion All work areas Responsibility Contractor(s) Soil erosion extend and intensity on site No direct cost Public Health and safety risks Worker Occupational safety Medium Notify public the intent to cut sections of the road for safety precautions Provide signage and safety information in all work areas Ensure compliance by workers with safety safeguards including the OHS, provision of safety gear and enforcement of application civil works areas Responsibility Contractor(s) Supervision Accidents occurrence incidences KShs. 50,000 Disruption of amenities (access services Medium Notify other services providers and Open small sections that can be civil works areas Number of complaints No direct costs
lines and driveways) causing inconveniences to the community reinstated within the shortest period to avoid public disruption Mark the lines to avoid conflicts with other activities Responsibility Contractor(s) Supervision from community due to lack of certain services Material Sourcing from burrow pits and quarries delivery and storage Environmental and Safety risks associated with burrowing and opening up of new quarry sites High The Contractor will be responsible for ensuring that appropriate authorisation to use the proposed borrows pits and quarries has been obtained before commencing activities Topsoil shall be stripped prior to removal of borrow and stock piled onsite. This soil shall be replaced on the disturbed areas once the operation of the borrow site or quarry is complete Construction material sources should be environmentally sustainable (approved accordingly) Delivery routes and modes of transport should be approved Material storage on site not to be internal or external nuisance Burrow Pits and Quarry Site Responsibility Contractor(s) Supervision Status of reinstated burrow pits Complains from the community on burrow pits and material KShs.50,000 Concrete / cement batching associated with water resource pollution, noise and vibration and air pollution from dust this could lead to respiratory problems High Where required, a Concrete batching plant shall be located more than 20m from the nearest stream/river channel; Top soil shall be removed from the batching plant site and stockpiled Contaminated water and wastewater runoff from the batching area and aggregate stock piles shall not be permitted to enter streams but shall be led to a pit where the water can soak away Suitable screening and containment shall Concrete / cement batching plant Responsibility Contractor(s) Supervision Number of incidence of pollution around the No direct cost
be in place to prevent windblown contamination associated with any bulk cement silos, loading and batching Cleaning of equipment and flushing of mixers shall not result in pollution of the surroundingenvironment Waste generation and disposal Risks of contaminating surface and underground water resources High Construction wastes (residual earth, debris and scrap materials) to be removed for safe disposal Encourage recycling where possible (concrete debris for access road surfacing), Contaminated organic matter in the work areas to be isolated for safe disposal Material residuals to be disposed off in accordance with established regulations Construction area Responsibility Contractor(s) Supervision Number of from not with waste of the contractor KShs.50,000 Spoil Storage site Risks of solid waste mismanagement leading to pollution Medium Preferably to be located on land already cleared wherever possible. Communities shall be involved in the site location to avoid conflict The need to be more than 20 meters from water courses and in apposition that will facilitate the prevention of storm-water runoff from the site from entering the watercourse Contouring of site to approximate natural topography and drainage and/or reduce erosion impacts on the site The Contractor shall ensure that the placement of spoil is done in such a manner to minimise the spread of materials and the impact on surrounding vegetation and that no materials‘ creep’ Construction area Responsibility Contractor(s) Supervision Number of from not happy with waste of spoil material Contractor best management practice complaint complaint
into‘ no-go’ areas Occupational Health and Safety Risks of Accidents, Injuries or death of workers or community member High Provide construction workers with personal protective gear (gloves, gum boots, overalls and helmets), Provide temporary toilets and bathrooms for the construction workers at the work sites Provide onsite first aid kit accessible by the workers on need, Isolate the site for access by the local communities during the construction for their safety and health Contractor to provide a Healthy and Safety Plan prior to the commencement of works to be approved by the resident engineer. All work Responsibility Contractor(s) Supervision Accidents occurrence incidences KShs.50,000 Storage of fuel oils, lubricants, chemicals and flammable materials Hazards of fire outbreak, oil and chemical spills. High Follow specifications of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, EMCA 1999 and others in the development and operation of stores. All work areas Responsibility Contractor(s) Supervision Incidence of reported cases of fuel leaks and fire incidences No direct cost associated Sanitation issues resulting from both solid and liquid wastes on site. Risks associated with water born diseases exposed to community and workforce Medium The Contractor shall comply with all laws and any by-laws relating to public health and sanitation All temporary/ portable toilets or pit latrines be secured to the ground to the satisfaction of the RE to prevent them from toppling over A wash basin with adequate clean water and soap shall be provided alongside each toilet .Staff shall be encouraged to wash their hands after use of the toilet, in order to minimise the spread of possible disease All work area areas Responsibility Contractor(s) Supervision Incidence of reported cases of water related diseases among the workforce and neighbor community No direct cost associated