Title: Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple — What to Know: Location, Design, and Timeline
The Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple is a major new temple project for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Provo. Announced by President Russell M. Nelson on October 3, 2021, the building has been publicly visible through an official rendering released on November 24, 2021 and is currently under construction with an expected completion in late 2027.
Location and site
- Address: 2200 Temple Hill Dr, Provo, UT 84604.
- The temple sits at an elevation of approximately 4,876 feet (1,486 meters) above sea level.
- The new Rock Canyon Temple will be built on a 17-acre site. By comparison, the previous Provo temple site was about 15 acres; the larger footprint in the new plan reflects changes to the site layout, including removal of the road that previously ran in front of the old temple.
- The temple will not share a parking lot with a meetinghouse. There is, however, a meetinghouse located off to the corner across the street from the temple site.
Name and context
- Originally referred to as the Provo Utah Temple, the building’s name was officially changed to the Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple on February 20, 2024.
- At the time of the temple announcement, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reported roughly 16.8 million members worldwide and about 500 congregations in the state of Utah. The Rock Canyon Temple will be the sixth temple in Utah.
Design and dimensions
- Size: The temple will be a large building, totaling approximately 163,000 square feet.
- Height: The structure will reach about 81 meters (265 feet 6 inches).
- Exterior: The temple exterior will be clad in granite.
- Spire and statue: The design features a single attached central spire. The building will not include a gold-leafed Angel Moroni statue on the spire; the existing Angel Moroni statue from the previous Provo temple is currently in storage.
Timeline
- Announcement: October 3, 2021 (President Russell M. Nelson).
- Public rendering released: November 24, 2021.
- Renamed to Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple: February 20, 2024.
- Groundbreaking / construction start: February 24, 2024.
- Expected completion: late 2027.
Significance
The Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple is one of the largest temple projects in the region and continues the long history of temples serving the large Latter-day Saint population in Utah. Its prominent location on Temple Hill and substantial footprint reflect the ongoing growth and investment in worship facilities for local members.
If you plan to visit or follow construction updates, keep an eye on official church announcements and the temple’s construction timeline for milestone events such as open houses and dedication once the building is completed.