Roxburgh Flood Event
Update #2 at 1530
Repairs are currently underway in Roxburgh following the flash flood event least night. Fresh Water tankers and portaloos have been put in place for residents to use until such time as full services are reinstated.

Phone systems are almost back to normal, however this may change without notice.

Council’s building inspectors have undertaken an initial assessment of evacuated properties and vulnerable residents are being assisted based on their needs.

Roads:
SH 8 has incurred damage both north and south of Roxburgh township with large volumes of debris. Crews are working on clearing these areas as quickly as possible.

A detour around Roxburgh is in place – via Millers Flat and Roxburgh Dam.

Residents are requested to please limit travel in and around Roxburgh. This is important to allow contractors the best possible chance of a quick reinstatement of access.

Other roads around the Teviot have been inspected and there are no significant issues.

As a result of dealing with this event there is an unusually large amount of trucks on road clearing debris – if driving in this area please take extra care.

Water and Wastewater:
The Roxburgh township has NO water or wastewater due to significant damage to the infrastructure pipes. Repairs are underway but residents should be aware it will be at least Wednesdaybefore services are reinstated.

Lake Roxburgh Village are advised to continue to conserve water. With descent conservation happening the water supply should last another day. A water tanker will be located in the village by Tuesday as a precautionary measure.

Safe Drinking Water - tankers are located in several locations in Roxburgh:
Adjacent Roxburgh Fire Station
Baptist Church – Cnr Paisley and Scotland Street
Lake Roxburgh Village – tennis courts / hall will be in place by tomorrow morning at
Portaloos
Portable toilets are now distributed around town and are located at:
Public Toilets on Scotland Street – opposite 103 The Store
CODC Service Centre – Scotland Street
King George Park -
Baptist Church – Cnr Paisley and Scotland Streets
Fire Station – Branxholme Street
Lake Roxburgh Village – the Hydro hall
Elderly Persons Flats – Leitholm Place
Additional locations will be confirmed later this evening.

Community Wellbeing:
It is important to maintain a high level of hygiene practices during this period. It is essential to use safe drinking water for all drinking and cooking. Make sure that you regularly wash hands this is particularly important for children and vulnerable people.
Our community is showing its strength supporting each other. For anyone with elderly or vulnerable neighbours we suggest you check that they are OK.
If walking in the town people should wear closed footwear – as there is significant flood debris around.
Welfare is being provided from the CODC service centre in Roxburgh. Either call 03 446 8105 or drop in.

Insurance
If people have incurred any damage to property they should be in touch with their insurers.

Weather Forecast
Met Service have advised that there is a low risk of any further thunderstorms today.
There is a higher risk of more thunderstorms tomorrow, therefore residents are encouraged to have a bag and be prepared to evacuate if asked to do so.

Central Otago District Council Response
Council have building inspectors on the ground in Roxburgh visiting home owners who were evacuated last night. All residents have returned to their homes.
Crews are working on repairing damaged infrastructure – water / wastewater and roads.
Fresh drinking water tankers and portable toilets are now in place for the town.
Council staff and elected members have visited residents in Elderly Persons Housing, the rest home and other vulnerable residents including Millers Flat.

Other Issues:
Roxburgh Area School will remain closed on Tuesday.
Increased police presence will remain at Roxburgh and Millers Flat.
Any flood debris on individual properties should be piled towards the front of the property for pick up in due course. Please do not put this rubbish, including sludge mud and silt down the stormwater network.
Power has been restored to Millers Flat. Crews are aiming to have the parts of Roxburgh without power reconnected by late afternoon today. (Monday).
Landline customers should be back up and running. The two Spark mobile sites at Millers Flat and Tapanui are now operational.
Mobile service remains intermittent – Vodafone and spark are working to rectify.
Residents are reminded to NOT flush toilets until they are advised the sewage system is up and running again.

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