Overview:
The Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple is a major new temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints being built in Provo, Utah. Announced by President Russell M. Nelson on October 3, 2021, the project represents a significant replacement and expansion of the previous Provo temple site and is designed to serve members across the region.
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 temple will be built on a 17-acre site. This is larger than the former site (about 15 acres) in part because a road that previously ran in front of the old temple was removed, allowing expansion of the grounds.
- The temple will not share a parking lot with a meetinghouse; however, there is a meetinghouse and its parking located off to the corner across the street.
Design and materials:
- The exterior will be clad in granite, providing a durable, classic finish.
- The design features a single attached central spire. Unlike many other temples, it will not display a gold-leafed Angel Moroni statue; the previous Angel Moroni that stood on the old Provo temple is currently in storage.
Size and scale:
- The Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple will be a large temple, approximately 163,000 square feet in total.
- The building height will reach about 81 meters (265 feet 6 inches), making it one of the taller temples in the Church.
Timeline and public materials:
- The temple was announced on October 3, 2021. A public rendering was released on November 24, 2021.
- The temple’s name was changed from “Provo Utah Temple” to “Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple” on February 20, 2024.
- Groundbreaking and the start of construction occurred on February 24, 2024.
- The temple is expected to be completed in 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 temple’s announcement, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reported roughly 16.8 million members worldwide, with about 500 congregations located in the state of Utah—highlighting the continued growth and local need for temple facilities.
What to expect going forward:
Over the coming months and years, additional details will be released as construction progresses: interior layout, open house schedules (if any), and official dedication plans. The larger site, granite exterior, and prominent height signal a substantial, permanent presence on Temple Hill in Provo, intended to serve local members and visitors for generations.