MOMBASA CEMENT LTD (ATHI RIVER UNIT) P.O. BOX 83594-80100 MOMBASA Email: [email protected] PROPOSED EXPANSION OF MOMBASA CEMENT ATHI RIVER CEMENT GRINDING PLANT GPS COORDINATES: 01° 26‘ 001‖S and 036° 57‘ 795‖E ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY REPORT Compiled by: Philip. Manyi Omenge : EIA/EA Lead Expert Reg. No. 1559 James Morumbasi Mong’oni : EIA/EA Lead Expert Reg. No.0357 Beatrice Minoo Nguti : EIA/EA Associate Expert Reg. No 1848 Jonathan Katana Yeri: EIA/EA Associate Expert Reg. No 7890 P.O. BOX 569-80100 MOMBASA Tel 0722493771 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] October 2017 Mombasa Cement Ltd Athi River Unit EIA Study Report for Proposed expansion MOMBASA CEMENT LTD (ATHI RIVER UNIT) P.O. BOX 83594-80100 MOMBASA Email: [email protected] PROPOSED EXPANSION OF MOMBASA CEMENT ATHI RIVER CEMENT GRINDING PLANT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY REPORT Signed: ____________________________________ James Morumbasi Mong’oni EIA/EA Lead Expert Reg. No. 0357 __________________________________________ Philip Manyi Omenge EIA/EA Lead Expert Reg. No. 1559 ______________________________________________ Beatrice Minoo Nguti EIA/EA Associate Expert Reg. No 1848 ________________________________________________ Jonathan Katana Yeri EIA/EA Associate Expert Reg. No 7890 Compiled by: P. M. Omenge, EIA/EA Lead Expert, J.M. Mong‘oni EIA/EA Lead Expert; B.M Nguti EIA/EA Associate Expert & J.K. Yeri EIA/EA Associate Expert Page ii Mombasa Cement Ltd Athi River Unit EIA Study Report for Proposed expansion MOMBASA CEMENT LTD (ATHI RIVER UNIT) P.O. BOX 83594-80100 MOMBASA Email: [email protected] PROPOSED EXPANSION OF MOMBASA CEMENT ATHI RIVER CEMENT GRINDING PLANT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY REPORT Submitted by: HASMUKH K. PATEL ........................................ Director On behalf of Mombasa Cement Limited Compiled by: P. M. Omenge, EIA/EA Lead Expert, J.M. Mong‘oni EIA/EA Lead Expert; B.M Nguti EIA/EA Associate Expert & J.K. Yeri EIA/EA Associate Expert Page iii Mombasa Cement Ltd Athi River Unit EIA Study Report for Proposed Expansion EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report presents finding of an environmental impact assessment study carried out for the proposed expansion of Mombasa Cement Limited Athi River Unit. The EIA was carried out as provided for in the Environmental Management and Coordination Act, 1999 (Amended) 2015 and the Environmental (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations 2003. Other relevant national legislations that were reviewed include, The Environmental Management and Coordination (Water Quality) Regulations, 2006, the Environmental Management and Coordination (Waste Management) Regulations, 2006, the Environmental Management and Coordination (Air Quality) Regulations, 2014, the Public Health Act Cap 242, the Occupational Safety and Health Act 2007, the Employment Act 2007, the Work Injuries Benefit Act 2007, the Physical Planning Act 1996, Cap. 286 and the Standards Act Cap 496. Current facilities at MCL Athi River The existing MCL Athi River unit consists of two cement grinding mills complete with support infrastructure. The existing support infrastructure include two cement silos, one clinker stock pile, raw material storage sheds, central control room, quality control laboratories, staff canteen, two administrative blocks, borehole, water storage tanks, reverse osmosis water treatment plant, worship facilities for Christians, Muslims and Hindu, lorry parking yard, workshops, stores and garage among other facilities. The existing MCL Athi River Unit has undertaken two environmental impact assessment study reports and obtained two environmental impact assessment licenses. The proposed expansion The proposed expansion aim to increase cement production capacity of Mombasa Cement Athi River Unit by 4,300 tons per day. The scope of the expansion will cover construction of 1 new cement grinding mill, raw material storage two cement storage silos, a cement packaging plant and bulk cement loading. Project Location Compiled by: P. M. Omenge, EIA/EA Lead Expert, J.M. Mong‘oni EIA/EA Lead Expert; B.M Nguti EIA/EA Associate Expert & J.K. Yeri EIA/EA Associate Expert Page i Mombasa Cement Ltd Athi River Unit EIA Study Report for Proposed Expansion The proposed expansion of MCL Athi River unit will be within the compound of the existing MCL Athi River Unit. The existing unit is located in Machakos County, Athi River Sub- County, on plot No. I.R 63766/4. The global position system (GPS) for the Athi River unit is 01° 26‘ 001‖S and 036° 57‘ 795‖E Potential positive impacts It is envisaged that implementation of the proposed expansion may result in positive impacts. Some of the envisaged positive impacts may include: Increased mining of minerals used in cement production Increase in cement production in Kenya Reduction in cement imports Increase in Cement exports Employment opportunities Support of local businesses Increased revenue to government Potential negative impacts Potential negative impacts that may result from the implementation of the proposed expansion of the Mombasa Cement Limited Athi River Unit may include: - Dust emission Noise disturbance Occupational injuries and accidents Waste generation Compiled by: P. M. Omenge, EIA/EA Lead Expert, J.M. Mong‘oni EIA/EA Lead Expert; B.M Nguti EIA/EA Associate Expert & J.K. Yeri EIA/EA Associate Expert Page ii Mombasa Cement Ltd Athi River Unit EIA Study Report for Proposed Expansion Proposed mitigation measures Potential negative impacts Proposed mitigation measures Cement dust emission and pollution Install bag filters that employ Pulse-Jet Dust system to remove cement dust from the production line. Proper maintenance of the de-dusting systems to be done as per manufacturer‘s specifications. Provision of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment to workers exposed to dust. Workers to be trained on the importance of making proper use of personal protective equipment provided. Workers to undergo pre-employment and periodic medical surveillance tests by a designated medical practitioner. Air quality monitoring to be undertaken as stipulated in the Environmental Management and Coordination (Air Quality) Regulations, 2014. Sprinkling of water in unpaved open areas to arrest fugitive dust. Noise disturbance and pollution Assess the noise risks by identifying noise hazards. Plan & put in place technical & organizational noise control measures Use Noise barriers and attenuators Ensure appropriate engineering controls are used to minimize noise generation from plant and equipment. Compiled by: P. M. Omenge, EIA/EA Lead Expert, J.M. Mong‘oni EIA/EA Lead Expert; B.M Nguti EIA/EA Associate Expert & J.K. Yeri EIA/EA Associate Expert Page i Mombasa Cement Ltd Athi River Unit EIA Study Report for Proposed Expansion Potential negative impacts Proposed mitigation measures Ensure timely equipment service and maintenance as per manufacturer‘s specification Protect employees by providing them with an appropriate hearing protection such as ear plugs and ear mufflers Undertake periodic noise monitoring Workers to undergo pre-employment and periodic audiometric test by a designated medical practitioner. Occupational injuries and accidents Workers working at height and in confined areas to be provided with appropriate working equipment and appropriate personal protective equipment. Appropriate emergency exits to be provided for safe exits from confined places. Good housekeeping practices to eliminate potential hazards. Appropriate training of employees in occupational safety and health and their individual obligations. Use personal protective equipment Minimizing the work time required in high temperature environments, confined places by implementing shorter shifts at these locations to minimize fatigue that could result to injuries and or accidents. Implementing specific personal protection safety procedures in the workplace to avoid potential exposure to conditions that could result to injuries and or accidents. Compiled by: P. M. Omenge, EIA/EA Lead Expert, J.M. Mong‘oni EIA/EA Lead Expert; B.M Nguti EIA/EA Associate Expert & J.K. Yeri EIA/EA Associate Expert Page ii Mombasa Cement Ltd Athi River Unit EIA Study Report for Proposed Expansion Potential negative impacts Proposed mitigation measures Engineering methods to reduce noise levels by modifying, enclosing and dampening noise sources. Lifting of heavy materials and equipment to be done by forklift and or cranes no manual lifting of heavy equipment and materials. Ensure all rotating plant and equipment parts have appropriate guards. Waste generation Applying manufacturing process that convert materials efficiently, providing higher product output yields, including modification of design of the production process, operating conditions, and process controls. Instituting good housekeeping and operating practices, including inventory control to reduce the amount of waste resulting from materials that are out-of-date, off specification, contaminated, damaged, or excess to plant needs. Compiled by: P. M. Omenge, EIA/EA Lead Expert, J.M. Mong‘oni EIA/EA Lead Expert; B.M Nguti EIA/EA Associate Expert & J.K. Yeri EIA/EA Associate Expert Page iii Mombasa Cement Ltd Athi River Unit EIA Study Report for Proposed Expansion TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................ i 1. BACKGROUND INFORMATION ...................................................................................... 1 1.1 Introduction