EXPORT PROCESSING ZONE AT ATHI RIVER

INDEPENDENT WATER SUPPLY

 

Scope of Works

A = Primary Significance   B = Secondary Significance

C = Tertiary Significance

 

 Project Details

Client: Period of Assignment: Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) 1998-1999

Financed by: Government of Kenya Man-months: 50

Firm’s Responsibility:

Project Screening, Definition of the Scope of the EIA Study, Initial Environmental Assessment reviewed by Stakeholders, Terms of Reference for the full EIA, Baseline Studies (including climate, soils, wildlife, hydrology, water quality, economic activity, land compensation, etc.), Impact Identification, Prediction and Assessment, Mitigation Measures, Project Monitoring and Environmental Auditing.  Due to the impact on the Nairobi National Park, game and habitat conservation are given special consideration.  The guidelines followed are primarily those of the Kenya Wildlife Services, World Bank and African Development Bank.

Project Background:

The Independent Water Supply Scheme for the Export Processing Zone (EPZ) at Athi River is necessary to augment and eventually replace the current supply from the Nairobi City Council pipeline source. An intake at the 35m Roller Compacted Concrete dam located at the confluence of the Embakasi and Kapio Rivers transmits 22,000m3/day of water through the Treatment Works and a 5.4 km. long Treated Water Main to the existing 8,500m3 capacity Beacon Ranch Reservoir. From this reservoir water reaches the EPZ and Athi River/Kitengela areas through existing mains. The EIA for this Project includes an assessment on safeguarding the rich wildlife heritage in the nearby Nairobi National Park and the flora and fauna biodiversity. The avian migratory behaviour in the vicinity of the nearby Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Wilson Airport is to be studied. Community liaison and Stakeholder participation are essential in selection of appropriate mitigation measures.

 

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