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 would n't be financially viable to repair the building , and were considering demolition
2010 Canterbury earthquake
2010 Canterbury earthquake
Hornby Clocktower