Hornsby Water Clock (Fountain) — Attraction in Sydney

The Hornsby Water Clock.

A symbol of Hornsby, always has a show to show you. A landmark that needs to be forgiven for all the bad stuff other people say about it.

It is not doing as it is supposed to do, but WHATEVER! The only reason I give it 4 stars is that it does not do it’s job. BUT WHO CARES! Either then that it does not work what it is supposed to do, it is AMAZING! And is a must see thing when you...

This ‘clock’ has been a white elephant for Hornsby residents for nearly 30 years since it was first installed. It hasn’t told the time for at least 20 years and is the subject of an ongoing dispute between the artist who designed it and the local council over who should pay for it to be restored to working order. It’s main function now is a meeting place for people to...

The Hornsby Water Clock, titled Man, Time and the Environment is a piece of kinetic sculpture, a decorative fountain and a functional clock in the Florence Street pedestrian mall in Hornsby. The sculpture is approximately 8 metres (26 ft) tall and weighs 20 tonnes (22 short tons). Located right in front of...