Roxburgh Entertainment Centre Rebuild
Background
The origins of the Roxburgh Entertainment Centre trace back to 1918, when the Hall was officially vested to the Borough Council, marking the beginning of its role as a community hub. In 1926, the Council demonstrated its commitment to modern entertainment by investing in a projection machine, enhancing the Hall’s capabilities for film screenings. A significant milestone occurred in March 1931, when the Hall was relocated and a new building was opened. Over the decades, the facility underwent various renovations and upgrades, evolving into what was known as the Roxburgh Entertainment Centre. This vibrant venue served the cultural and social needs of the community for over 100 years.
Tragically, on 6 February 2025, the Roxburgh Entertainment Centre was destroyed by fire. Council is working through the insurance claim process and in the first instance, has cleared the property to begin conversations with the community about next steps.
Moving forward
On 31 July 2025, the Teviot Valley Community Board approved four community members to be on the Project Steering Group (PSG), including Alastair Monteath, Sally Smith, Sarah Moore, and David Weatherall. The board's representative will be TVCB member Curtis Pannett and Councillor Martin McPherson. Also on the Project Steering Group are CODC representatives Group Manager David Scoones, Property and Facilities Manager Garreth Robinson, and Project Manager - Construction Tara Bates. Those members together with the wider community, now has a unique opportunity to reimagine how a new structure, can be shaped to best serve future generations over the next century.
Signage clearly showing the rebuild process has been posted on the building site. To open a printable version of this image as seen below, click here.
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Upcoming Community Workshops
Join us to share your vision for the rebuild. If you can't make one of the community workshops, provide your feedback on this page or pick up a hard copy from the Roxburgh Service Centre and let us know what you're thinking. Feedback will be open from Wednesday, 29 July to Friday, 14 August. Please note: If you have previously submitted ideas for this project, those have been received and will be included in this process.
- What worked well before?
- How should the new space operate in the future?
- What activities do we need to make room for?
- What exciting new opportunities should we explore?
| Date | Time | Location |
| Wednesday, 5 August | 12 - 1.30pm | Roxburgh Memorial Hall |
| Wednesday, 5 August | 6 - 7.30 | Roxburgh Memorial Hall |
| Thursday, 6 August | 10 - 11.30pm | Roxburgh Memorial Hall |
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