Roxburgh Flood Update – With Aftermath Photos
Road closures following flooding in Roxburgh in Central Otago are expected to remain until at least tomorrow. SH8 from Millers Flat to Roxburgh and SH8 Roxburgh to Coal Creek is currently closed.
A bypass is in place across the dam, and along Teviot Road to Millers Flat. Police Central Otago Area Manager, Senior Sergeant Ian Kerrisk says “So far no structural issues have been reported as a result of the flooding, and no further residential addresses have been evacuated.”
He says there is still no water or sewerage through the Roxburgh area until at least Wednesday, and phone lines at Millers Flat are still out. Cell-phone coverage is intermittent at this stage, however contractors are working to get this fixed as soon as possible.
Senior Sergeant Kerrisk says there has been no rain today, but heavy rain is expected again for tomorrow. Police are working closely alongside the Central Otago District Council and other services to prepare in case heavy rain does fall.
He says Police will continue to have an increased presence in the Roxburgh township over the next few days, and we encourage anyone with concerns to get in touch with us. Senior Sergeant Kerrisk says it has been a very difficult 24 hours for our community, and Police would like thank everyone for their patience, understanding and assistance during this time.
Special thanks to Got It In One Photography for the photographs – be sure to check out all of their photos on their Facebook page.