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Environmental And Social Impact Study Report for proposed Makuyu Ridge Mixed development Environmental and Social Impacts Assessment Study Report For the Proposed Makuyu Ridge Mixed Development In Makuyu, Maragua District, Muranga County By Resorts and Cities Ltd P.O Box 64553-00620 Nairobi Kenya Conducted by Joseph M. Maitima, PhD Lead Expert – NEMA, License No. 2815 Ecodym Africa Ltd. Firm License No. 6026 P.O Box 50901- 00200, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: 0733 255 739 This EIA Study report was prepared in accordance with Environmental Management and Coordination Act, 1999 and the Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit Regulations, 2003, for submission to National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA). 1 Resorts and Cities Limited @Ecodym Africa Environmental And Social Impact Study Report for proposed Makuyu Ridge Mixed development SUBMISSION The undersigned, submit the following Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the proposed Makuyu Ridge Mixed Development located in Makuyu area, Makuyu Division of Murang’a County, on L.R. Nos. 4929 & 4744-Makuyu. All information contained in this report is accurate and truthful representation of all findings as relating to the project. NAME................................................................................ SIGNATURE..................................................................... NEMA REGISTRATION No: 2815 DATE...................................................... PROPONENT I,…………………………………....................................................Submit this Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the Proposed Makuyu Ridge Mixed Development located in Makuyu area, Makuyu Division of Muranga County L.R. Nos. 4929 & 4744-Makuyu. To my knowledge all information contained in this report is accurate and truthful representation of all findings as relating to the project. Designation: …………………………………………………………………… Signature: ……………………………………………………………………… Date: ……………………………………………….. Disclaimer: This Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report is strictly confidential to Resorts and Cities (the proponent) and any use of the materials thereof should be strictly in accordance with the agreement between the proponent and Dr. Joseph M. Maitima (the EIA Expert). It is, however, subject to conditions in the Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit Regulations, 2003 under the Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 56 of 13th June 2003. 2 Resorts and Cities Limited @Ecodym Africa Environmental And Social Impact Study Report for proposed Makuyu Ridge Mixed development Table 1: List of Participating Consultants/Experts NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION Dr. Joseph Mworia Maitima Lead Consultant PHD. Lead Expert Reg. No. 2815 Mr. Victor Odhiambo Associate Bachelor Science in Environmental EIA/EA Expert Planning and Management Associate Expert Reg. No.7242 Ms. Kimberly Nita Programme Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies Assistant (B.Sc. DS) Student: 1. 3rd year Law Student (Catholic University of East Africa) 2. Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management Ms. Jerusha Njeri Associate EIA/ Bachelor Science in Environmental EA Expert Conservation and Management Associate Expert Reg. No. 7825 Project Cost The part of the project to be undertaken by the proponent is estimated to cost Ksh. 1.5 Billion. NEMA fee calculated at 0.1% of the project cost is ksh.1, 500, 000. This amount was paid in full and receipted by NEMA on 21st October 2015, before the project brief was submitted. 3 Resorts and Cities Limited @Ecodym Africa Environmental And Social Impact Study Report for proposed Makuyu Ridge Mixed development ACRONYMS EIA Environmental Impact Assessment EMCA Environmental Management Coordination Act EMP Environmental Management Plan HWM Household Waste Management EA Environmental Audit ERP Emergency Response Plan LPG Liquefied Petroleum Gas IAP Consult with Interested and Affected Parties ITC Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone MOH Ministry of Health NEAP National Environmental Action Plan NEC National Environment Council NEMA National Environment Management Authority NGOs Non Governmental Organizations NPEP National Poverty Eradication Plan PPE Personal Protective Equipment PRSP Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper OHSO Occupational Health and Safety Office PCC Public Complaints Committee SSA Systematic Sequential Approach TOR Terms of Reference UNEP United Nations Environmental Programme WSSD World Summit for Social Development WRMA Water Resources Management Authority 4 Resorts and Cities Limited @Ecodym Africa Environmental And Social Impact Study Report for proposed Makuyu Ridge Mixed development Table of Contents 1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 17 1.1. Justification for Environmental Impacts Assessment at full study level ............................................... 18 1.2. Project proponent .............................................................................................................................. 20 1.3. Project development.......................................................................................................................... 20 1.4. Objectives of the ESIA ........................................................................................................................ 20 1.5. Scope of the Study ............................................................................................................................. 20 2. Study area ................................................................................................................................................. 22 2.1. Location of the Project Site ................................................................................................................ 22 2.2. Project activities ................................................................................................................................ 23 3. Project Description ..................................................................................................................................... 25 3.1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 25 3.2. Site Analysis ...................................................................................................................................... 25 3.3. Description of the proposed project ................................................................................................... 25 4. Project Design ............................................................................................................................................ 26 4.1. Water use and Waste Water Management ....................................................................................... 26 4.2. Lighting Systems ................................................................................................................................ 26 4.3. Safety and Security Systems .............................................................................................................. 27 4.4. Communication Infrastructure ................................................................................................................... 27 4.5. Electricity........................................................................................................................................... 27 4.6. Solid waste management .................................................................................................................. 27 4.7. Roads/Transport Infrastructure ......................................................................................................... 27 5. Description of the Project’s Construction Activities ..................................................................................... 28 5.1. Pre-construction Investigations ......................................................................................................... 28 5.2. Mobilization of Building Materials ..................................................................................................... 28 5 Resorts and Cities Limited @Ecodym Africa Environmental And Social Impact Study Report for proposed Makuyu Ridge Mixed development 5.3. Storage of Materials .......................................................................................................................... 28 5.4. Masonry, Concrete Work and Related Activities ................................................................................ 28 5.5. Structural Steel Works ....................................................................................................................... 29 5.6. Roofing and Sheet Metal Works ........................................................................................................ 29 5.7. Electrical Work .................................................................................................................................. 29 5.8. Plumbing ........................................................................................................................................... 29 5.9. Installation of Equipment .................................................................................................................. 29 6. Description of the Project’s Operational Activities ...................................................................................... 30 6.1. Solid Waste and Waste Water Management