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New Exterior, Underground Images Released Of Salt Lake Temple Renovation

Apr 16, 2021, 3:59 PM | Updated: 4:27 pm

The copper roof sheathing was removed to prepare for the installation of steel trusses, an important part of the seismic strengthening. (Used by permission, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)

(Used by permission, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)

BY CARY J. SCHWANITZ, KSL TV

KSLTV.com

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – New images of the Salt Lake Temple renovation project have been released, including photos from extensive tunnel work at the building’s foundation.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released the tunnel images Friday, showing the work underway underneath North Temple to connect the Conference Center parking lot to the new underground entrance to the temple.

A news release said the tunnel work was about 80% complete.

Workers have surrounded the temple on three sides with a type of retaining wall.

Steel arches are encased in shotcrete (a form of grout) to create the initial lining of the tunnel walls. (Used by permission, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)

A drilling machine removes the upper portion of soil which is then hauled away by an excavator. (Used by permission, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)

The lower portion of the excavation is also hauled away.. (Used by permission, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)

The copper roof sheathing was removed to prepare for the installation of steel trusses, an important part of the seismic strengthening. (Used by permission, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)

The secant walls are installed as close to the bottom edge of the existing footings as possible to contain and brace them in place. (Used by permission, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)

As stones are removed from the temple for repair and cleaning, workers ensure they are properly cataloged and labeled so they can be returned to their exact original placement. (Used by permission, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)

On the Church Office Building plaza, multiple conveyor belts help carry materials and debris for hauling off-site. The two fountains are being removed, along with walkways and planter boxes.(Used by permission, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)

The temple’s copper roof has been removed and replaced with temporary material. Crews will install additional steel trusses, which project officials said are an important part of the seismic strengthening of the granite structure.

The temple closed for the renovation project in Dec. 2019 . The project was expected to be finished in 2024.

In March, the First Presidency announced several modifications to the renovation project to increase capacity, impacting live sessions.

The modifications included adding a second baptistry, additional instruction and sealing rooms, discontinue the temple cafeteria.

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