Title: Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple — Plans, Progress, and Key Facts
Introduction
The Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple is a major new temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that was announced in 2021 and is now under construction. This post summarizes the key facts about its location, design, timeline, and significance.
Announcement and Name
- Announced by President Russell M. Nelson on October 3, 2021.
- Originally referred to as the Provo Utah Temple; the name was changed to the Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple on February 20, 2024.
- At the time of the announcement there were roughly 16.8 million members of the Church worldwide and about 500 congregations in the state of Utah.
Location and Site
- Address: 2200 Temple Hill Dr, Provo, UT 84604.
- The temple will be built on a 17-acre site. This is larger than the previous site footprint of 15 acres—partly because the road that formerly ran in front of the old temple has been removed, allowing a larger contiguous site.
- The site elevation is approximately 4,876 feet (1,486 meters) above sea level.
Design and Exterior
- Exterior material: granite.
- Architectural feature: a single attached central spire. The design does not include a gold-leafed Angel Moroni statue; the existing Angel Moroni statue is currently in storage.
- A public rendering of the temple was released on November 24, 2021.
Size and Height
- The temple will be substantial in scale: approximately 163,000 square feet.
- Height: the building will stand about 81 meters (265 feet, 6 inches) tall.
Construction Timeline and Status
- Groundbreaking / construction start: February 24, 2024.
- Expected completion: late 2027.
Parking and Access
- The temple will not share a parking lot with a meetinghouse. There is a meetinghouse lot located off to the corner across the street from the temple site.
Significance
- When completed, the Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple will be the sixth temple in the state of Utah. Its size and prominent hilltop setting will make it a major landmark for the area and an important facility for Church members in the region.
What to Expect Going Forward
- With construction underway and a projected late-2027 completion, updates such as construction milestones, plans for public open house scheduling (if any), and dedication announcements will likely follow as the project progresses.
If you’d like, I can draft a shorter announcement-style post for social media, or create a timeline graphic you could use in a WordPress sidebar to track construction milestones.