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Video Update on the Salt Lake Temple Renovation
Photo Courtesy of Jacob Oscarson“In this phase of the construction process, it may look a little bit shocking to some,” says Andy Kirby, director of historic temple renovations, in a new video update on the Salt Lake Temple renovation. “It’s a little bit messy and there’s been significant changes around the temple, but trust that this is a phase and a step [in] the important process of strengthening the temple and preparing it for many generations in the future.” Watch the Salt Lake Temple Renovation: September 2020 Update video.
Winnipeg Manitoba Temple Art Glass Installed
Photo Courtesy of Fabiola JuarezThe final pieces of art glass have been installed in the Winnipeg Manitoba Temple, filling the elegant archway over the entrance, the narrow openings in the steeple, and the main body of the temple. Temporary construction doors being used in the entrance will soon be replaced with larger glass-filled doors underneath an inscription stone—yet to be installed—designating the temple as the House of the Lord. The temple incorporates a flower into the design theme, which appears to be the province’s official flower, the prairie crocus.
A Glimpse at the Alabang Philippines Temple Site
Photo Courtesy of LhexiMontSteady activity has been underway at the Alabang Philippines Temple site since the groundbreaking was held in early June. Construction aggregate was spread around the sites for the temple and the housing facility to create staging surfaces for the construction equipment. Piling and drilling rigs have been among the heavy machinery on site, helping to build a solid foundation for the temple, which will sit on moist soil next to the meandering Alabang River.
Attaching Exterior Panels to the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple
Photo Courtesy of Aaron TateDelivery trucks are making regular stops at the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple, carrying beautifully detailed precast concrete panels that are now being attached to the structural framing for the temple. The steeple frame was recently assembled, and interior framing is underway on the main floor. The accompanying meetinghouse and grounds building have been framed and are being wrapped in a vapor barrier.
Devin is a graduate of Brigham Young University where he studied English and Business Management. He is a writer, photographer, movie-fanatic, and a lover of street tacos. He served his mission in Tokyo, Japan.
