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Time’s up for clock attraction

Tari JeffersSouth Western Times
Kevin Bird spent years preparing, planning and building his 6m tall, completely wooden pendulum clock.
Camera IconKevin Bird spent years preparing, planning and building his 6m tall, completely wooden pendulum clock. Credit: Tari Jeffers / Manjimup-Bridgetown Times

The Nannup Clock Tower will close its doors on April 28, only three months after it was officially opened to the public.

Built by Nannup craftsman Kevin Bird in his back shed, the clock tower was installed into a specially-made structure in the Nannup main street.

The 6m tall, 3m wide, 3m deep wooden pendulum clock was intended to be a tourism drawcard for the town, however the attraction is closing and the clock will be removed by May 5 due to a partnership breakdown.

Nannup Clock craftsman Kevin Bird with his creation at the clock tower official opening on January 24.
Camera IconNannup Clock craftsman Kevin Bird with his creation at the clock tower official opening on January 24. Credit: Tari Jeffers / Manjimup-Bridgetown Times

Tensions were running high this week when people close to the project did not want to speak about the closure.

The attraction had been successful since it opened to the public.

Mr Bird’s wife Margaret said she was disappointed for the community’s sake.

“I feel like we’re taking something away from them,” she said.

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