Brisbane’s City Hall clock has been silent for months, as the historic timepiece undergoes yet another round of work.

Last year, our horological investigation revealed the almost century-old analogue clock was chiming more than one minute late, and the council was trialling a new electric motor on it .

The motors were upgraded in early 2024 to ensure accurate time-keeping on the clock face, separate to the bell motors, which were “functioning as expected” at the time.

The Museum of Brisbane offers free tours of the inner workings of the City Hall clock tower, built in the 1920s. Credit: Museum of Brisbane

However, people who work or shop near King George Square might have noticed the City Hall tower chimes have gone quiet.

The chimes were turned off in May.

A council spokesman

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