Hello again, everyone! Earlier today, some game-changing information was reported on the temples undergoing renovation. This post will share the highlights of these changes. Let's get right into all of that. First, given the relatively extensive progress seen on the Hinckley-era temples currently undergoing renovation (Oklahoma City Oklahoma, Memphis Tennessee, Raleigh North Carolina, and Baton Rouge Louisiana) when compared with the older and larger temples currently undergoing renovation (Frankfurt Germany and Oakland California), the former four have been moved ahead of the latter two.
Therefore, the general estimates for these temples has been altered, and there have been a few new developments reported. The estimates for OKC and Memphis have been changed to mid-2019. For the former, it has been reported that stone cladding and art glass installation are nearing completion. In relation to the latter, it has been noted that stone cladding is nearing completion.
In relation to the Raleigh and Baton Rouge Temples, the general estimate has been changed to mid-to-late 2019. Aside from that estimate change, nothing new has been reported for either temple, as stone cladding for the exterior walls continues on the former, and a waterproofing membrane has been attached to the exterior of the latter in preparation for its' stone cladding process.
For the Frankfurt Germany and Oakland California Temples, more information will apparently be needed before a more general estimate is offered. For now, it has been noted that both temples are anticipated to be rededicated at some point next year. And an update on the Frankfurt Temple shows that curbing is being poured now for the expanded parking lot, while the exterior walls of the on-site villa are being renovated.
Because these unexpected developments were reported earlier today, I have not yet had a chance to analyze how the information will alter the more specific estimates I have previously offered for the future rededication of these temples. Look for that at some point this week as I have time to put that together. I do continue to monitor any and all Church news and temple developments and will do my level best to keep passing word of such news on to you all as I receive it.
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Monday, November 5, 2018
Major Developments Reported on Temples Undergoing Renovation
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Hello again, everyone! Two additional temple developments have been reported since I posted the updates above. First, at the Rome Italy Temple, finish work is underway on the mural for the Visitor's Center, and a request has gone out for volunteers to assist with the public open house. I imagine that would present an opportunity for those who have previously served as missionaries in that city to return to their former field of labor. The Church of Jesus Christ Temples site may have more details, and I am sure any who are interested in that opportunity may be able to contact those in charge of organizing the open house for further details and to express interest in this opportunity.
ReplyDeleteThe other major development is that, with a waterproofing membrane having been attached to the temple's exterior, the process of stone cladding for the exterior walls has officially begun for the Baton Rouge Louisiana Temple.
As I noted in the post above, with the adjustment of the general completion estimates for temples anticipated to be rededicated next year, it appears that I will now need to reevaluate the more specific estimates I have previously offered for the time-frames of those events. I will provide those updates at some point later this week, if I am able to do so. My thanks again to you all for your time, attention, interest, and support.