An industrial park in Kenya is set to be constructed in Movoko, Machakos County by a Chinese Company- Erdemann Property Ltd (EPL).
This is after the company submitted an environment impact assessment report to the National Environment Management Authority (Nema).
Nema approval
Nema however, through a published public statement has invited members of the public to submit oral or written comments within 30 days from the date of publication of this notice to the director-general to assist the authority in the decision making-process for the industrial park. Erdemann is proposing to develop the park on Mombasa-Namanga road interchange and wants to develop 53 go-downs, gate house, power services buildings, office block, waste water treatment plant, landscaped gardens, drive ways, parking spaces and ancillary facilities.
Erdemann Industrial Park A
The firm’s first commercial and industrial property development Erdemann Industrial Park A is located in Mlolongo town and was opened in 2005. The development comprises of 15 go-downs covering a built-up area of 12,000 square metres.
The property is leased to tenants on a long-term basis. In 2009, the firm also opened another park in Mavoko (Erdemann Industrial Park B) which comprises 24 units of go-downs.
Of late satellite towns like Syokimau, Mlolongo, Limuru, Thika and Ruiru have been attracting new industrial park developments, unlike the traditional zones of Industrial Area, Mombasa Road and Embakasi.
Erdemann Property Ltd is a limited Liability Company specializing in property development. EPL operates under the Investment Promotion Centre and provides decent, low-cost shelter to Kenyans by employing the latest technology to the art of building construction. They emphasize on delivery of quality and affordable housing with an unwavering dedication to clients.
EPL has built more than 2000 housing units from the year 2003 to-date, and has cultivated numerous relationships which have earned them the trust of key stakeholders in the real estate industry.
Extract from constructionreviewonline.com