Title: Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple — Site, Design, and Construction Update

Introduction
The Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple is a major new temple project for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Provo, Utah. Announced by President Russell M. Nelson on October 3, 2021, the temple represents a significant expansion of sacred facilities in Utah and reflects careful planning in site, size, and design. This post compiles the key facts and timeline for the project and explains what to expect as construction progresses.

Announcement and Naming

• Announcement: President Russell M. Nelson announced the temple on October 3, 2021.
• Rendering released: An official rendering was released to the public on November 24, 2021.
• Renaming: The project was originally referred to as the Provo Utah Temple; it was renamed the Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple on February 20, 2024.

Site and Location

• Address: 2200 Temple Hill Dr, Provo, UT 84604.
• Site size: The temple will be built on a 17-acre site. This is larger than the footprint of the previous temple site (15 acres), partly because a road at the old front of the temple was removed as part of the new site plan.
• Elevation: The site sits at approximately 4,876 feet (1,486 meters) above sea level.

Design and Exterior

• Size: The Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple will be a large temple at approximately 163,000 square feet.
• Height: The building will stand about 81 meters (265 feet 6 inches).
• Exterior materials: The temple exterior will feature granite.
• Spire and statue: The temple will have a single, attached central spire and will not include a gold-leafed Angel Moroni statue on the spire. The current Angel Moroni statue associated with the previous temple is in storage.

Parking and Meetinghouse Arrangement

• Parking: The temple will not share its parking lot with a meetinghouse. There is, however, a meetinghouse located off to the corner across the street, with its own parking arrangements.

Construction Timeline and Status

• Construction start: Work on the Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple began on February 24, 2024.
• Expected completion: The temple is expected to be completed in late 2027.
• Public materials: The November 24, 2021 rendering and subsequent project updates have served as the public-facing visuals and information as the project moves forward.

Context and Significance

• Utah temples: The Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple will be the sixth temple in the state of Utah.
• Church membership and congregations at announcement: At the time of the temple’s announcement, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reported roughly 16.8 million members worldwide, and there were about 500 congregations in Utah.

What to Watch For

• Construction milestones: Keep an eye on local news, Church media releases, and the official Church newsroom for groundbreaking, open house, and dedication announcements.
• Access and traffic: Because the temple has its own parking plan and the meetinghouse is across the street, expect local traffic and access updates as construction nears completion.

Conclusion
The Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple is a notable project in both scale and location, reflecting updated site planning and a distinct architectural approach. With construction underway and an expected completion in late 2027, the temple will be a prominent feature at 2200 Temple Hill Drive and a significant addition to the Church’s temples in Utah.

For updates, watch official Church communications and local project notices as work continues.