All rights reserved. This crane will be able to reach higher than the highest tower of the temple. • To prepare for the deep excavation on the north side of the temple, shoring work continues along North Temple Street. • Lead paint and asbestos abatement have been successfully completed in several areas of the interior of the temple. Drilling is moving forward to create the secant wall on the north side of the temple. Excavation work continues on the north side of the site in preparation for the construction of new temple facilities. • Removed the final set of historic temple doors for preservation. Their work wasn’t just about building a wall or digging a trench. This work is scheduled to be completed by the end of July. The entire foundation system of the temple will be surrounded by secant walls. Please see the accompanying renderings for an idea of what this phase of work will look like. View a time-lapse video of the Temple Square construction from June to August 2020. Each removed finial is carefully inventoried before being crated and stored. Temporary doors are in place until the historic doors return following restoration. Crews are pumping grout into the foundation’s gaps—a process that increases its solidity and strength as well as the appreciation of Lawrence and his team for the fine work of those 19th-century pioneer builders. Trees, shrubs, and statues surrounding the Salt Lake Temple have been removed from the site. The video and accompanying press release are below. The towers now have additional scaffolding to complete this work. Work also continues to remove stones from the upper spires of the temple for preservation during the project. The project is expected to last four years. The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are tax The past few weeks show significant changes on the Salt Lake Temple project site: A video on the Temple Square Facebook page shows a time-lapse of progress on the renovation project filmed from the Conference Center. Dismantlement work continues on the west side of the temple where the excavation will lead right up to the edge of the Salt Lake Tabernacle. We are now eight months into the Salt Lake Temple construction project. Your daily efforts to keep a sense of the sacred will keep this temple holy until it is rededicated.”, —Emily Utt (construction team devotional, Mar. Temple Square remains open during the renovation, with a new visitor experience available at the Conference Center. The purpose of the secant wall is to contain the existing foundations and soil under the foundations. It is taking the time to do the job right even if no one sees it. This week on Temple Square, workers prepared and completed a large concrete pour that will stabilize a crane on the south side of the Salt Lake Temple. All finials will be reinstalled in their original position. The New SLC construction is making a tremendous economic impact on Salt Lake City and the State of Utah. It’s been one year since The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints launched its major renovation and seismic upgrade of the Salt Lake Temple. • Soldier piles (steel columns), which will be part of the retaining wall shoring, are now being installed on the west side of the temple construction site. Starting on December 29, 2019, the Salt Lake Temple will close for approximately four yearsand it is planned to reopen in 2024 with an open house to the public. The demolition of the Temple Square South Visitors’ Center began today. Deseret News reported on some of the changes that have taken place during the first six months, which includes uncovering the foundation, demolishing and dismantling annexes, and removing ornate finials. October 1, 2020 – Salt Lake Temple renovation reaches 'hardest stage' with work on foundation underway; September 25, 2020 – A Window Into Past, Present and Self: Salt Lake Temple Renovation Enters the Foundation-Strengthening Phase; September 1, 2020 – Construction Updates August and September 2020 • On the north side of the temple, the process of removing the sealing wing annex has begun. The large mobile crane used to remove them as well as the statue of the angel Moroni is no longer on-site. That is being removed to prepare for the future foundation consolidation and strengthening work. This week’s Salt Lake Temple construction update showcases some of the following work: The tension rod coring continues to help strengthen the foundations of the temple—both inside and out. Church spokesman Daniel Woodruff released the following statement to media April 2, 2020 regarding the next phase of work on the Salt Lake Temple renovation: “Workers at the Salt Lake Temple project site are installing a crane on the temple's south side to begin removal of some of the stones on the temple spires that were displaced during the recent earthquake in Salt Lake City. This crane is a general tower crane that will be used for reaching each of the towers of the temple. The temple isn’t a common public building. Here are some photos of the renovations so far: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently announced. Progress on the project The church revealed Salt Lake Temple renovation details for the four-year project in April 2019. • Strengthening original foundations on the south side of the temple. Read more: ‘You will love the results’; LDS Church unveils Salt Lake Temple renovation plans. Exposing the foundations is part of the foundation strengthening effort, which is currently happening on the north side of the temple. Successfully completing the work required Big-D to manage around-the-clock efforts of […] “The earthquake loosened some of those pieces [on top of the temple],” said Lawrence, the renovation’s seismic project manager. Debris from the sealing wing continues to be removed. Temple Square published the following construction updates regarding work performed in November. Take a look at the current aerial view showing the south, east, and north sides of the temple. Progress on the Salt Lake Temple renovation project continues. “And in order to make the surrounding area safe, we’ve simply had to move those activities forward and take them off now instead of later. Over the past several weeks, construction crews have: Made progress on abatement work inside the temple. Those stones will be reinstalled in the future. • Construction began on a utility bridge on the west side of the temple. President Russell M. Nelson spoke on the background and purpose of the historic temple. • On the north side of the temple, preparation is underway for shoring. If you take a look at the north and south side foundations, note the inverted arches and the different types and sizes of stonework used. Check out renovation progress at the iconic Salt Lake Temple (Photo courtesy The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) In this July 2020 photo, crews dismantle the … The following video shows progress of the renovation from the south of the temple over the past month. It makes me think of the times in which the stones were laid, the resources that the Saints had during those times and the struggles they were going through,” said Andy Kirby, director of historic temple renovations for the church. • Continuing to clear the temple grounds of landscaping and sidewalks in preparation for dismantlement of temple annex facilities. Check out this week's update of the work on Temple Square as part of the Salt Lake Temple renovation project. • Temporary utilities installed to supply utilities to the site. “We create a safe zone around the perimeter of the building where that building can move,” Lawrence said. The timeline for this portion of the project was sped up following a 5.7 magnitude earthquake in March 2020 that shook the trumpet out of Moroni’s right hand and caused other minor damage. The temple was decommissioned, “an extensive and careful transition process for preparing a sacred structure for construction” last January. Church President Russell M. Nelson announced the pioneer-era temple will close December 29, 2019, and will remain closed for approximately four years while undergoing a major structural and seismic renovation. The secant wall is just being formed along the south temple foundations. • The west side of the temple is nearly ready to begin shoring—a process that will be done around the entire temple. The foundation that was added on in the 1960s to build the sealing wing addition and strengthen the west foundations is being dismantled in preparation for future drilling work. The process involves removing items from the temple, including temple clothing, furniture, temple records, and other items used in the completion of temple ordinances. Just over a year ago, a major renovation and seismic upgrade to the Salt Lake Temple began. While no crew members were injured during the quake, Paul Lawrence of Jacobsen Construction said the trembling earth was a reminder of the importance of a seismic upgrade. This will prepare both items for a later reinstallation. • On the west side of the temple, the sidewalks and planter walls are being removed. The secant wall on the north side of the temple will extend around the temple on the east side. ► You may also like: What Exactly Will Happen During the Salt Lake Temple Renovation? Steel shoring beams have been placed in the Conference Center garage to prepare for work on the tunnel that will connect the Conference Center garage to the main entrance of the temple. The east side is very prominent in this photo. Keeping a sense of the sacred is giving our very best to the project. May 22, 2020. This process involves drilling in the existing footings of the foundation system at different angles and inserting a threaded rod in grout. The end of August and beginning of September show a continuation of work on the shoring, drilling, and debris cleanup on the Salt Lake Temple renovation project. The lagging—which is made of large boards that fill the gap between the vertical columns—is being installed over the next few weeks to keep soil in place during excavation work. • On the north side of the temple, the sealing wing (used for marriages) and the north annex were previously removed. Check out the progress from the last two weeks on the Salt Lake Temple renovation, with much of the work ongoing from previous updates. The debris from this dismantlement work will continue to be removed over the next few weeks. The Salt Lake Temple has been closed before. • Retiring and removing the flags and flag pole located west of the temple. • Continuing removal of tower finials. SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has unveiled details on the upcoming closure and renovation of the historic Salt Lake Temple.. Don't miss this look-back article from the Deseret News that shows the past year of remarkable progress on the Salt Lake Temple renovation! Each column weighs 20,000 pounds or 9,000 kilograms. Learn more about the process of removing the finials. Read the full article released on July 8, 2020, at Deseret News. Here's what has happened in the last 12 months. • Begun demolition of a pedestrian tunnel at the south end of the temple, exposing the existing temple foundation. The statue and capstone will be preserved and refurbished before being reinstalled at a later date. Eventually the entire temple will be surrounded with scaffolding. In the latest stage of the renovation of the Salt Lake Temple, the angel Moroni statue and circular capstone beneath its feet were removed from the temple’s central east spire. • On the west side of the temple, the previous foundation had a concrete overlay. The rod is then tensioned to create pressure against the stones, thus helping consolidate the footings. The temple has been renovated many times since its original dedication. The temple was dedicated 40 years later by Church President Wilford Woodruff on April 6, 1893. Development of the secant wall on the south side of the temple also continues. Crews have demolished the parts constructed in the 1960s — the sealing addition, north entrance and chapel — and will soon begin the work of excavating about 40 feet below ground to strengthen the foundation against earthquakes. Salt Lake Temple renovation update: See photos of the progress December 25, 2020 Business casual: Working half-dressed suits life online for some in Chattanooga In 2005, Big-D was asked to participate in the preconstruction planning and budgeting for renovations in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and then perform a series of location, quality, and time-sensitive tasks on the fourth floor. The process this month continues with additional shoring around the temple as well as removing debris, which has been separated out for recycling. • The north annex of the temple is being dismantled. Coordinates The Salt Lake Temple is a temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, United StatesAt 253,015 square feet (23,505.9 m 2), it is the largest LDS temple by floor area. Main construction activities over the past two weeks include: Temple Square published the following construction updates in April. Statues south of the temple, including statues of Hyrum and Joseph Smith—each of which weighs approximately 18,000 pounds—were removed and put into storage. This has long been planned as part of the temple renovation, but the timeline to do so was accelerated following the earthquake in March. SALT LAKE CITY — The Temple Square South Visitors’ Center and portions of the square’s south wall are being demolished to give construction crews … At the end of December in 2019, the Salt Lake Temple was closed to begin a major renewal project including seismic renovation. • A project fence has been installed on the west side of the site. Before the base isolation system can be installed, workers are drilling to strengthen the stone foundation of this structure first completed in 1893. Many of our female missionaries who serve those visiting Temple Square volunteered their time alongside the garden staff to help with the cleanup of debris. • The north annex chapel was previously dismantled. For more information on Temple Square, visit TempleSquare.org. The sealing wing roofing structure is currently being removed, and the interior of the sealing wing is being disconnected from the historic side of the temple. On the north and east sides of the temple, the work will continue through the end of the year to strengthen and consolidate the foundation walls and footings. • Begun working to backfill and compact the ground where the South Visitors’ Center was removed. Here's What You Need to Know. • Made progress on abatement work inside the temple. Demolition debris has been significantly reduced as crews worked to remove and recycle as much of the debris as possible on the north side of the temple. If we approach our problems with a sense of the sacred, we will be guided to the right solutions. The office and other ancillary facilities such as the cafeteria are being dismantled. This work is to prepare for future excavation of the area. Special care is being made to preserve the Cedar of Lebanon tree, which was planted more than 70 years ago. The most-visited tourist site in Utah is undergoing major renovations which will close the Salt Lake Temple for four years. This article was posted on mormonnewsroom.org Details and project renderings have been released regarding the upcoming closure and renovation of the historic Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As we finish out the 10th month of the Salt Lake Temple construction project, work continues to strengthen the foundation system of the historic temple. On the north side of the temple where the sealing wing (used for marriages) and annex buildings were previously, workers are removing the large amount of debris—with recycling in mind. It will also prepare for a deep excavation for the new main temple entrance and other facilities belowground. We are approaching the end of the ninth month of construction on the Salt Lake Temple renovation project. North of the temple, workers continue to dig and remove soil for the shoring walls. (Photo courtesy The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) In this July 2020 photo, crews dismantle the 1960s additions to the Salt Lake Temple. • The underground facilities north of the temple, such as the locker rooms and cafeteria, are being dismantled to prepare for excavation work. Following a seismic event on March 18, the Salt Lake Temple and site were thoroughly inspected and work has resumed as normal. The materials are first sorted and then hauled away to recycle as many materials as possible. Crews demolish Temple Square visitors center and wall to prepare for Salt Lake Temple renovation. “To be a part of what they did so many years ago and everything that they had to sacrifice—that hit me when we uncovered the original foundations and saw the markings and the evidence of the work they did.”. Removed … The recent event that we had simply reinforces the vision and direction that we’ve been given to strengthen the temple.”. It was then dismantled, which now exposes the historic north side of the Salt Lake Temple. This work was planned for a later phase of the project but was brought forward following the seismic event of March 18. • Abatement work to remove lead and asbestos from the existing temple annex on the north side continues. “It allows the building to move with the earthquake up to four or five feet in any one direction.”. On January 17, 2020, Church Newsroom released photos that show the progress of furniture removal inside the temple. Tooele Valley Utah Temple. Workers continue to make progress on the removal of stone finials, clearing the north side of the site and exposing foundations on the south side of the temple. Additionally, preparations were made for construction with temporary power and utilities and asbestos abatement. The west side of the temple has a new roadway for truck access. It will supply temporary power and water to the temple during the renovation. Following a seismic event on March 18, the Salt Lake Temple and site were thoroughly inspected and work has resumed as normal. Now that the sealing wing is removed, the foundation on the north side of the temple is exposed for further seismic upgrade work. This includes the temple chapel as well as the office and main entrance areas. Daily news, articles & videos right to your inbox. The last image shows a current view of the north and west sides of the temple. Time-lapse videos will continue to be released regularly throughout the duration of the project. These historic items were carried Monday morning through the air to the ground via crane for preservation and refurbishing. On the north and east sides of the temple, the work will continue through the end of the year to strengthen and consolidate the foundation walls and footings. This work is accomplished by drilling into the foundations at different angles to create a core through the stones, which is then filled with high-strength grout. This will allow construction crews to excavate around the Salt Lake Temple for the temple’s four-year-long renovation.Stay tuned for more information. The temple was the place where they would make sacred promises, called covenants, with God. The storm caused damage to many of the trees and some of the fencing on Temple Square. • Additional scaffolding has been installed on the south side of the temple. • The removal of the upper finials (the highest point of the towers) continues. Newsroom released a video looking back on the first nine months of renovation. On the north side, work continues forward to remove debris and prepare for a smaller crane to be placed. Emily Utt, Church historic sites curator, was the featured speaker and discussed “a sense of the sacred.” The following is an excerpt from her remarks: • Temporary scaffolding installed on the south side of the temple to place mechanical equipment and remove several windows on the fifth floor. • Soldier piles (steel columns), which will be part of the retaining wall shoring, were recently installed on the north side of the construction site. It was built for a higher purpose. The Capstone Ceremony. Over the past several weeks, construction crews have: This week, Jacobsen and the construction team primarily worked on the area south of the temple and within the temple. Church Newsroom released a story on January 7, 2020, that explained the Salt Lake Temple was undergoing decommissioning. Temple Square published the following construction updates regarding work performed in August. These 83-foot long (25-meter) steel columns will be inserted into the ground as part of the building of the secant wall (a retaining wall). The soil, debris, and structures on that west side elevation will be dismantled and removed so crews can begin the work of strengthening the tower foundations. These are the latest construction activities: The Salt Lake Temple has now been closed for five months in preparation for its structural and seismic upgrade. Daniel Woodruff, spokesperson for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, released the following statement to the media on May 18, 2020: This morning, crews on Temple Square are working to remove the angel Moroni statue and capstone which stand atop the Salt Lake Temple. On January 17, 2020, demolition began on the South Visitors’ Center. These historic items were carried Monday morning through the air to the … Significant work is moving forward on the north side of the temple. • Installing scaffolding around the towers to allow for the removal of additional stone and decorative elements in preparation for additional seismic retrofit work. Salt Lake City Utah Temple Exterior Restoration Located in the heart of downtown, the Salt Lake Temple spires have been a part of the city’s skyline for decades. “Holiness to the Lord is also a testimony from those who built the temple. The video, released July 13, 2020, shows significant work on shoring as well as the dismantlement of the north annex, according to the video description. “Compare it to our days when, yeah, we may be struggling with worldwide pandemics and things like that, but our resources are very different and our technology is different.”. On the north side of the temple, vertical shoring columns were previously installed. Temple Square published the following construction updates in May. Each removed finial is carefully inventoried before being crated and stored. This will prepare the site for excavation that will expose the north historic foundation. The lagging—which is made of large boards that fill the gap between the vertical columns—will continue being built up over the next few weeks in preparation for the extensive excavation work needed to accommodate lower floors of temple facilities. Temple Square published the following construction updates in June. This week, due to a storm in the area, work on the renovation project was paused for a time for the safety of the workers. Scaffolding will be constructed around the temple spires for better access for workers. Salt Lake Temple will shut its doors by the end of the year and remain closed for the next four years as major renovations are underway, church officials said. The Salt Lake Temple is probably the most widely recognized man-made structure in Utah. The work of removing these stones is now complete. • Continued installing HVAC units in the upper floor of the temple. A secant wall is a type of retaining wall that is made of reinforced piles of concrete that interlock with steel columns. • The sealing wing (used for marriages) that was attached to the north side of the temple is now separated from the historic temple walls in preparation for dismantlement. This story will be updated throughout the Salt Lake Temple renovation. • Excavation underway to remove a tunnel south of the temple to allow excavation work to begin, which will expose the existing foundations of the temple. A sacred building. On April 6, 1892, nearly 30,000 people attended the laying of the Salt Lake … In the early 1960s, Cowan said it was closed for a thorough upgrading of mechanical and air conditioning systems. According to TempleSquare.org, crews have completed the following tasks in the last 12 months: Demolished the South Visitors’ Center “It’s special to see those stones. This work continues in other areas of the temple. Watch a time-lapse video captured during the first three months of construction released by Church Newsroom on April 16, 2020. Construction of the Salt Lake Temple began in 1853 under the direction of Church President Brigham Young. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints entrusted us to complete an exterior renovation of the historic landmark in time for the Salt Lake Temple’s 100th anniversary. pic.twitter.com/IFI5hc0S9o— The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (@ChurchNewsroom) January 17, 2020. On the south side of the temple, a new tower crane has been installed and is functioning. Completion: Estimated in 2024 (no official dates announced yet) Construction Status: Church Office Building plaza fenced off for upcoming grounds renovation Latest Photograph: 8 January 2021. ► Related content: 10 Things You May Not Know about the Angel Moroni Statue. It was a statement about how they could give their very best to Him. This will prepare for an excavation that will be 60 feet deep (18 meters). Even though this is a messy and noisy construction site, we can keep this a holy place. Workers will then remove additional stones from the east and west sides of the temple for preservation during the project. The First Presidency of the Church were in attendance at Temple Square for the announcements. Efforts from the past week include: Progress on the Salt Lake Temple renovation project continues. On the north side of the temple, the deep excavation continues as well as shoring, lagging, and debris removal, sorted for recycling purposes. • Preparing for drilling the first several sections of existing foundation stones on the south side of the temple. • Debris from the South Visitors’ Center was removed from the site to be recycled and repurposed. “I feel a reverence for the craftsmen and individuals that have gone before us and built this wonderful structure,” said Lawrence, who plans to retire when this temple renovation is complete. Have you seen the work on Temple Square through the end of July? Salt Lake Temple. September 1, 2020. The past two weeks show considerable work on dismantling buildings on the north side of the Salt Lake Temple. View of the temple that is made of reinforced piles of concrete that interlock steel. 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) public charity and contributions are tax deductible was on. 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