Roxburgh Entertainment Centre Rebuild
Updated 4/6/26 There will be a digger at the Roxburgh Entertainment Centre site doing some geotechnical investigations (test pits to help us understand the ground conditions ahead of planning the new building). We've also had a great response to our architect search, with shortlisted presentations coming up in mid-June. We'll keep you posted! |
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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Community Meeting – You’re Invited
The community representatives on the Roxburgh Entertainment Centre Project Steering Group invite you to attend a public meeting to hear the latest project update and ask questions.
Roxburgh Memorial Hall
Thursday 14 May
5.00pm
At this session, we will cover:
- An overview of design options and key decision points
- Upcoming opportunities for community input
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