Wednesday 18 February 2026
6.30 pm - 9 pm
Venue: Roxburgh Golf Club, 280 Scotland Street.
This community presentation will outline the findings of the new debris flood hazard study for the Roxburgh area, explain next steps for managing the risk, and provide an opportunity to ask questions.
New debris flood hazard findings for the Roxburgh area
A new study has been carried out on the debris flood hazard and associated risks from Coal Creek to Dumbarton, ORC will be holding community sessions to share the new findings with the Roxburgh community and local organisations. Details are as follows:
Time and venue: Wednesday, 18 February 2026, Roxburgh Golf Club, 280 Scotland Street.
Community presentation | 6.30–9pm
There is also a drop-in session earlier in the day.
Roxburgh sits on alluvial fans- fertile land shaped by streams over time. But this landscape is prone to natural hazards, including debris flows. Learn about the types of hazards that affect the area, why they occur and what risks they pose.
This drop-in session offers an informal opportunity to view detailed debris flood hazard and risk maps and talk directly with staff about what the findings mean for the Roxburgh area.
Julion from our Natural Hazards team explains what an alluvial fan is and why debris floods occur.
Full report and user summary mentioned will be available on 12 February 2026.
