“The First Presidency expresses gratitude for the faith and prayers of Church members in this area and continues to encourage all people to treat one another with kindness and Christlike love,” the statement read.
What prompted the temple to be relocated? Here’s what we know.
The temple was first announced by President Russell M. Nelson in addition to seven other new temples during April 2019 general conference. In September of that year, the original site was announced at the intersection of Erda Way and Highway 36 in Erda, Utah.
In April 2020, the Church released renderings of the temple. Bill Williams, director of temple design for the Church, noted that the design of the temple featured a cast stone exterior with copper shingles done in a pioneer style. Native flowers to Tooele Valley like cliffrose and silvery lupine will also be featured throughout the temple.