A bright and enticing flag design depicting Teviot Valley produce has impressed the area’s community board members.

The Teviot Valley Community Board agreed to explore ways to fund the creation of sets of flags at its meeting yesterday (Thursday June 16). 

In March a resident, who preferred not to be named, told the board she was unhappy with the design and condition of Roxburgh’s existing street banners. She proposed a community-led project to design and install new banners that celebrated the abundant produce grown in the area. 

The aim was for the banners to be bold and to promote the region, so that people passing through the township would have a positive and lasting memory of Roxburgh.

The board’s initial reaction was positive but how to finance the move needed investigation. 

Yesterday members instructed staff to discuss the idea with community groups, who could possibly apply for council grants if they were interested in being involved.

Flags could be produced to mark anniversary celebrations of local sports or other clubs, as well as produce.  The Teviot Prospects group, which worked to promote the region, would

be approached to gauge its interest.

The board earlier budgeted $1,500 for banner replacement in the 2024/25 financial year and a further $1,500 in the 2028/29 financial year. Based on pricing estimates, however, this

would barely cover one changeout of the 11 street banners, according to a council report.

Council estimates showed 11 banners could be produced for around $136 each but if more were made per batch savings could be achieved. Ninety banners would only cost around $85 each.