Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple: What to Know About the New Temple on Temple Hill
The Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple is a major new temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints rising on Temple Hill in Provo. Announced in October 2021 and renamed in February 2024, the project represents a significant new house of worship for the region and one of several large temples planned and built in Utah in recent years.
Announcement, renaming, and context
- The temple was announced on October 3, 2021, by President Russell M. Nelson. At the time of the announcement the Church reported roughly 16.8 million members worldwide and there were about 500 congregations (wards and branches) in the state of Utah.
- Originally referenced as the Provo Utah Temple, the project was officially renamed Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple on February 20, 2024.
Location and site
- The temple’s address will be 2200 Temple Hill Dr, Provo, UT 84604.
- The new site covers approximately 17 acres. By comparison, the previous Provo site was about 15 acres; the new acreage reflects removal of the road that ran along the old front of the temple, among other site changes.
- The temple sits at an elevation of about 4,876 feet (1,486 meters) above sea level.
Design and architecture
- Exterior materials: the building will be clad in granite, giving it a durable, monumental finish.
- Spire and statue: the design features a single attached central spire. There will be no gold-leafed Angel Moroni atop the spire; the existing Angel Moroni statue from the former temple is currently in storage.
- Size and scale: this is a large temple project, planned at about 163,000 square feet, and it will reach approximately 81 meters (265 feet 6 inches) in height.
Site relationships and access
- The temple will not share a parking lot with a nearby meetinghouse. There is, however, a meetinghouse located off to the corner across the street from the temple site.
Timeline and public materials
- A public rendering of the Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple was released on November 24, 2021.
- Groundbreaking and construction began on February 24, 2024.
- The temple is expected to be completed in late 2027.
Regional significance
- When finished, the Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple will be the sixth temple in the state of Utah. Its location on Temple Hill continues Provo’s long association with temple-building and the Church’s historic presence in the region.
Practical information
- Address: 2200 Temple Hill Dr, Provo, UT 84604.
- Expected completion: late 2027 (subject to construction schedules and local permitting).
Conclusion
The Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple is a large, granite-clad temple project that reflects both continuity and change: continuity in Provo’s continued role as a center for temple activity, and change in scale, site layout, and architectural details such as the central spire and the storage of the previous Angel Moroni statue. With construction underway and a targeted late-2027 completion, the temple will be a prominent new landmark on Temple Hill and an important spiritual resource for members in the region.