​Clean up begins at Roxburgh after devastating fire

Work will commence today (Wednesday 12 February 2025) on clearing the Roxburgh Entertainment Centre site, following the devastating fire on 7 February 2025.

For public health and safety reasons, it was imperative that people keep their distance from the site while work is progress, Central Otago District Council Acting Group Manager – Planning and Infrastructure Lee Webster said.

The Council had brought in a water tanker to dampen the area immediately adjacent to the site.

“Inevitably, dust and dirt will result from the clean-up, and we will be doing our best to reduce the impact on the surrounding properties.

“This has been a sad, stressful time for the community with the loss of a much-loved landmark building. Public safety remains our top priority, and we ask that the community keep themselves safe and well away from the site.”

Restrictions remain on the road and neighbouring properties. The Council was working in closely with the immediate neighbours.

While the engineer’s initial findings from the inspection on Monday were not favourable, should there be an option to save the façade, there would need to be a clear understanding of costs, timelines and ongoing disruptions to the community.

The property team is working to secure this information to provide an update to Council on Friday this week.