Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple: What to Know
On October 3, 2021, President Russell M. Nelson announced a new temple to be built in Provo, Utah. Since that announcement, details about the Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple have been released periodically. Below is a concise, informative overview of what is known about the project.
Location and site
- Address: 2200 Temple Hill Dr, Provo, UT 84604.
- The temple will be built on a 17‑acre site. The previous temple site was about 15 acres; the increase in acreage reflects removal of the road that previously ran in front of the old temple.
- Elevation: approximately 4,876 feet (1,486 meters) above sea level.
Design and exterior
- Exterior material: granite.
- The building will feature a single, attached central spire. There will be no gold-leafed Angel Moroni statue on the completed spire; the existing Angel Moroni statue from the prior structure is currently in storage.
- A public rendering of the new temple was released on November 24, 2021.
Size and scale
- Total floor area: approximately 163,000 square feet, making it a large temple in both footprint and program.
- Height: about 81 meters (265 feet 6 inches).
Naming and status
- Originally referred to as the Provo Utah Temple, the project was renamed Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple on February 20, 2024.
- Construction began on February 24, 2024.
- Expected completion: late 2027.
Context and significance
- The Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple will be the sixth temple in the state of Utah.
- At the time of the announcement, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reported roughly 16.8 million members and there were about 500 congregations in the state of Utah.
Practical notes for visitors and neighbors
- The temple site will not share a parking lot with a meetinghouse. There is a meetinghouse parking lot located off to the corner across the street.
- As work continues through the construction phase, the project address (2200 Temple Hill Dr) will be the primary point of reference for updates, traffic advisories, and public announcements regarding open houses or dedication plans.
Timeline recap
- Announced: October 3, 2021 (President Russell M. Nelson).
- Rendering released: November 24, 2021.
- Renamed to Rock Canyon Temple: February 20, 2024.
- Construction start: February 24, 2024.
- Estimated completion: late 2027.
The Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple represents a large, prominent addition to the faith community in Provo and to the collection of temples in Utah. As construction progresses, further details about landscaping, interior rooms, public open houses, and dedication arrangements will be released by the Church and local leaders.