The Roxburgh Volunteer Fire Brigade helps to pump water off Roxburgh’s main street after the November 2017 flood. PHOTO: SIMON HENDERSONThere may be more muddied waters ahead for Roxburgh as work to upgrade some culverts is yet to begin. Otago regional councillor Gary Kelliher said he was surprised the agency was reacting so slowly, leaving Roxburgh to ‘‘suffer ongoing works’’ for some time. NZTA senior network manager John Jarvis said detailed investigation and design work was under way to upgrade up to three culverts on State Highway 8 near Roxburgh. Mr Kelliher questioned if enough was being done to reduce future flood risks in the town.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 16, 2019 15:22 UTC