Orem Utah Temple

The Orem Utah Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints under construction in Orem, Utah. The intent to construct a temple in Orem was announced on October 5, 2019 by church president Russell M. Nelson, during the church's general conference.[1][2] The Orem Utah Temple will be the first in the city of Orem, the sixth in Utah County and the 22nd in the state of Utah.

Orem Utah Temple
Under construction
Number194
Site15.39 acres (6.23 ha)
Floor area70,000 sq ft (6,500 m2)
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Additional information
Announced5 October 2019
Groundbreaking5 September 2020, by Craig C. Christensen
LocationOrem, Utah, United States
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Orem Utah Temple

On December 11, 2019, it was announced the temple would be built on a 16-acre site owned by the church. The site is south of the University Parkway exit of Interstate 15 on Geneva Road,[3] near the Orem UTA Frontrunner station.[3][4] Plans for the temple indicated that it will be a three-story, 70,000 square foot building.[5] The church also anticipates construction of a 20,000 square foot meetinghouse on the same property.[5]

On June 24, 2020, the church announced that the groundbreaking for the temple would be held on September 5, 2020.[6][7] Craig C. Christensen, president of the church's Utah Area, presided at the ceremony.[8] It is anticipated construction will take three years, with completion expected by fall of 2023.[9]

On July 25, 2022, a fire broke out in a utility room on the third floor of the temple.[10][11] The Orem Fire Department put out the fire using mostly foam to limit water damage to the structure.[12] On September 6, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announced the fire was being investigated as an arson, and offered a cash reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.[13]

See also

References
  1. Toone, Trent (2019-10-05). "8 new Latter-day Saint temples announced by President Nelson at women's session". Deseret News. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
  2. "Latter-day Saint temples coming to Orem and Taylorsville, upping Utah's eventual total to 23". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
  3. Walch, Tad (2019-12-11). "Orem temple will be located at nexus of major growth close to two Provo temples". Deseret News. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
  4. "LDS temples sites chosen in Orem and Taylorsville". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
  5. Herald, Genelle Pugmire Daily. "LDS Church announces site for Orem temple". Daily Herald. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
  6. Walch, Tad (2020-06-24). "Orem temple groundbreaking scheduled in September". Deseret News. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
  7. "Orem LDS Temple groundbreaking is set for September". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
  8. Emily Andersen (2020-06-24). "Church announces groundbreaking date for Orem Temple". The Daily Universe. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
  9. "Groundbreaking for new Orem Temple announced". KSLNewsRadio. 2020-06-24. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
  10. Reavy, Pat (26 July 2022). "Fire breaks out inside Orem Latter-day Saint temple". KSL (radio network). Retrieved 26 July 2022.
  11. Tavss, Jeff (26 July 2022). "Fire breaks out in under construction Orem Temple". WTVT. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
  12. Jacobson, Matthew (26 July 2022). "City investigating fire at under-construction Orem Temple". KUTV. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
  13. Taylor, Scott (6 September 2022). "In arson investigation, ATF offers $5K reward for info on Orem Utah Temple fire". The Church News. Retrieved 7 September 2022.

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