Roxburgh Entertainment Centre Project Explores New Location
The Roxburgh Entertainment Centre project steering group met last week to review progress on the insurance settlement and to consider a community-driven proposal to explore alternative locations for the new facility.
An indemnity insurance payout of approximately $4 million is expected to be finalised in the coming weeks, with negotiations for the final settlement ongoing. The total sum insured for replacement of the facility is $6.4 million, with the final settlement figure to be determined by build costs that reflect a like-for-like replacement. Any improvements made beyond this replacement will need to be funded separately.
The steering group views the rebuild as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to deliver a future-proofed facility for the Teviot Valley community. The group is committed to ensuring the new building supports:
- Community and economic growth
- A central hub for the Valley
- Multipurpose and frequent use
- A gathering place for the community
- Revitalisation of Roxburgh’s town centre
- Futureproofing for future generations
To achieve this vision, the steering group believes it is important to assess whether the current site remains the most suitable location. Community members have suggested alternative sites that could help reinvigorate Roxburgh’s town centre and better meet the community’s long-term needs.
The steering group will meet again in the coming weeks to review reports for submission to the Teviot Valley Community Board and Council in late November. These reports will seek approval to formally investigate alternative location options.
Should approval be granted, the project start date will be delayed until March 2026. Council will then consider any changes to project scope, timeline, and budget, which may be reflected in the Draft Long-Term Plan 2027–2037 for public consultation.
The steering group remains committed to open engagement and to delivering a modern, flexible, and enduring facility that will serve the Teviot Valley for generations to come.
