Hornby Clocktower

The clocktower in 2011

The Hornby Clocktower (also known as the Hornby Clock Tower or simply as the clock tower to local residents) was an iconic Christchurch building, situated in the suburb of Hornby on New Zealand State Highway 1. It marked the southern entrance to Christchurch for over 50 years.[1]

Less than three months after a full refurbishment in 2010, the building was damaged in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake and subsequent aftershocks. It was demolished by October 2014.

## History[edit]

### 1960s original building[edit]

The original incarnation of the building was constructed some time during the 1960s, and was designed by Don Donnithorne. During its early usage, it was home to the Central Canterbury Electric Power Board.[1]

### 2010 refurbishment[edit]

The building was refurbished in 2010 and completed by December of that year. It had been redesigned by Wilson and Hill Architects and was managed by Epoch Property.[2] The upper five floors of the tower were designated as office space. The ground level was reserved for retail space, initially occupied by coffeehouse chain 'Coffee Culture'. It was the only company to rent space in the building after the refurbishment. Outside of the Hornby Clocktower are a separate series of retail stores in the style of a strip mall, designed as an addition to the tower during its final refurbishment, and which still exist after demolition.

Demolition in October 2014

### Earthquake damage[edit]

The building was largely undamaged by the 2010 Canterbury earthquake during the refurbishment. Less than three months after completion, the tower suffered damaged in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake. Following strong aftershocks in December 2011, it was vacated for the final time. Epoch Property claimed in early 2012 that they wanted to keep the Clocktower, but believed it wouldn't be financially viable to repair the building, and were considering demolition.[2]

### Demolition[edit]

Demolition work began on the tower at the end of August 2014. It was completed in October that year. By 2016, the site had been replaced by a Carl's Jr. fast food restaurant.[3][4]

## References[edit]

1. ^ a b "ClockTower". Epoch Property. Retrieved 4 October 2014.
2. ^ a b GATES, CHARLIE (29 February 2012). "Landmark building may come down".
3. ^ Tim, Fulton. "Carl's Jr opens second Christchurch restaurant". Stuff.co.nz. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
4. ^ "Restaurant to replace Clocktower building". Stuff.co.nz. 18 September 2014.

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Christchurch earthquakes

Earthquakes|

| Located in or near Christchurch|

* June 1869
* September 2010
* Boxing Day 2010
* February 2011
* June 2011
* December 2011
* February 2016

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Located elsewhere causing
damage in Christchurch|

* 1855 Wairarapa
* 1881 Castle Hill
* 1888 North Canterbury
* 1901 Cheviot
* 1922 Motunau
* 2016 Kaikōura

Buildings|

| Lost|

* Bus Exchange
* Christchurch Central Library
* Convention Centre
* Crowne Plaza
* Civic
* Clarendon Tower
* Cranmer Centre
* Cranmer Court
* CTV Building
* Durham Street Methodist Church
* Excelsior Hotel
* Guthrey Centre
* Hornby Clocktower
* Hotel Grand Chancellor
* Linwood House
* Lyttelton Borough Council Chambers
* Lyttelton Road Tunnel Administration Building
* Lyttelton Times Building
* Majestic Theatre
* Manchester Courts
* Oxford Terrace Baptist Church
* PGC building
* Press Building
* St John's Church
* St Luke's Church
* St Paul's Church
* Warner's Hotel
* Weston House
* Westpac Canterbury Centre
* Wharetiki House

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Demolition|

* Implosion of Radio Network House
* Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament
* Central Police Station
* Lancaster Park
* Music Centre of Christchurch
* Twinkle Toes

Damaged with
uncertain future|

* Antonio Hall
* Odeon Theatre

Remaining|

* Antigua Boat Sheds
* Arts Centre (Dux de Lux, Registry Building)
* Bridge of Remembrance
* Canterbury Club
* Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings
* Chief Post Office
* Christchurch Art Gallery
* ChristChurch Cathedral
* Christchurch Club
* St Michael Church
* Citizens' War Memorial
* City Mall
* Curator's House
* Forsyth Barr Building
* Godley Statue
* Isaac Theatre Royal
* Knox Church
* McDougall Art Gallery
* McLean's Mansion
* Midland Club Building
* New Brighton Pier
* New Regent Street
* Lyttelton Timeball Station
* The Octagon
* Old Government Building
* Our City
* Peterborough Centre
* Public Trust Building
* Riccarton House
* Rolleston Statue
* Scott Statue
* Shand's Emporium
* Sign of the Kiwi
* St Saviour's Chapel
* Town Hall
* Victoria Clock Tower
* Victoria Mansions
* Worcester Chambers

New|

* 185 empty chairs (unofficial memorial)
* Cardboard Cathedral
* Christchurch Catholic Cathedral
* Pallet Pavilion
* Re:START

Lists|

* historic places
* tall buildings

Land|

| Categories|

* Central City Red Zone
* Residential red zone (East Lake)
* TC3

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Suburbs worst affected|

* Central City
* Avonside
* Avondale
* Dallington
* Bexley
* Southshore
* Brooklands
* Kaiapoi

People|

| Associated with earthquakes|

* Ann Brower
* Gerry Brownlee
* Kaila Colbin
* Clayton Cosgrove
* Ruth Dyson
* Antony Gough
* John Hamilton
* Andrew Holden
* Warwick Isaacs
* Sam Johnson
* André Lovatt
* Neil MacLean
* Tony Marryatt
* John Ombler
* Bob Parker
* Nigel Priestley
* Mark Quigley
* Alan Reay
* Ken Ring
* Gerald Shirtcliff
* Roger Sutton
* Deon Swiggs
* Coralie Winn

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Died in earthquake|

* Jo Giles
* Amanda Hooper

Recovery Plan|

* (1) The Frame (Margaret Mahy Playground)
* (2) Convention Centre Precinct
* (3) Christchurch Stadium
* (4) Metro Sports Facility
* (5) Bus Interchange
* (6) Avon River Precinct
* (7) Te Puna Ahurea Cultural Centre
* (8) The Square
* (9) Performing Arts Precinct
* (10) Justice and Emergency Services Precinct
* (11) Health Precinct
* (12) Cricket Oval
* (13) Residential Demonstration Project
* (14) Tūranga (Central Library)
* (15) Innovation Precinct
* (16) Retail Precinct
* Earthquake Memorial (official)

Organisations|

| Public sector|

* CCDU
* CERA
* Christchurch City Council
* Civil Defence
* Regenerate Christchurch
* SCIRT
* Selwyn District Council
* Waimakariri District Council

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Private and voluntary sector|

* Farmy Army
* Gap Filler
* Greening the Rubble
* Ministry of Awesome
* Student Volunteer Army
* The Press

Services|

* Christchurch Recovery Map
* The Shuttle

Legislation|

* Canterbury Earthquake Response and Recovery Act 2010
* Canterbury Earthquake Commemoration Day Act 2011
* Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Act 2011

Commission of Inquiry|

* Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission
* Mark Cooper (chair)
* Ron Carter (commissioner)
* Richard Fenwick (commissioner)

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