Note on announced temples: As
noted previously, this section is split into two sub-categories. The first
contains those for which there is sufficient information for me to estimate a
rough window for a subsequent groundbreaking, which will, of course, be subject
to alteration in the future as more information is available. The second
section contains those temples which are ordered based on the information
currently available, but for which more information will be needed before they
can join the first list. And for that second list, I do not feel comfortable
offering any groundbreaking estimate until more information is available. I
reordered the list yet again on January 6-7, 2019.
Announced Temples (for which
sufficient information has me confident enough to venture a general
groundbreaking estimate):
174. Brasilia Brazil Temple: Planning and approval phase; construction fence erected around property; groundbreaking could occur in mid-2019.
175. Pocatello Idaho Temple: Government
approval process; streets around temple site opened; groundbreaking anticipated
in mid-2019.
176. Saratoga Springs Utah Temple: Government approval
phase; probable site identified; awaiting official confirmation and artist’s
rendering; groundbreaking could occur in mid-to-late 2019.
177. Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple: Planning and preliminary
construction phase; awaiting official site announcement; President Nelson
visited probable site on October 20, 2018; groundbreaking could occur in mid-to-late 2019.
178. Harare Zimbabwe Temple: Planning and approval phase;
awaiting official site announcement; President Nelson visited potential site on
April 17, 2018; groundbreaking anticipated in late 2019.
179. Nairobi Kenya Temple: Planning and approval phase;
awaiting official site announcement; media event held June 14, 2017;
groundbreaking could occur in late 2019-early 2020.
180. Greater Manila Philippines Temple:
Planning and approval phase; awaiting official name announcement;
groundbreaking could occur in late 2019-early
2020.
181. Salta Argentina Temple: Planning and approval phase;
announced April 1, 2018; groundbreaking could occur in early 2020.
182.
Mendoza Argentina Temple: Planning and approval phase; awaiting official site
announcement; groundbreaking could occur in early-to-mid
2020.
183. Managua Nicaragua Temple: Announced April 1, 2018;
awaiting official site announcement; groundbreaking could occur in early-to-mid 2020.
184. Layton Utah Temple: Planning and approval phase;
announced April 1, 2018; awaiting official site announcement; groundbreaking
could occur in mid-2020.
185. Richmond Virginia Temple: Planning and approval phase;
announced April 1, 2018; awaiting official site announcement; groundbreaking
could occur in mid-2020.
186. Bengaluru India Temple: Planning and approval phase;
announced April 1, 2018; awaiting official site announcement; President Nelson
toured potential locations on April 19, 2018; groundbreaking could occur in mid-to-late 2020.
187. Puebla Mexico Temple: Planning and approval phase;
awaiting official site announcement; groundbreaking could occur in late 2020.
188.
Auckland New Zealand Temple: Planning and approval phase; awaiting official
site announcement; groundbreaking could occur in late 2020-early 2021.
189.
Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple: Planning and approval phase; awaiting official site
announcement; groundbreaking could occur in late 2020-early 2021
Announced Temples (for which more
information is needed before I provide an estimated groundbreaking time-frame):
190. Quito
Ecuador Temple: Planning and approval phase; awaiting official site
announcement.
191. Belem
Brazil Temple: Planning and approval phase; awaiting official site
announcement.
192. Cagayan
de Oro Philippines Temple: Planning and approval phase; awaiting official site
announcement.
193. Salvador
Brazil Temple: Planning and approval phase; awaiting official site announcement.
194. Yuba
City, California Temple: Planning and approval phase; awaiting official site
announcement.
195. Praia
Cape Verde Temple: Planning and approval phase; awaiting official site
announcement.
196. Yigo Guam
Temple: Planning and approval phase; awaiting official site announcement.
197. Lagos
Nigeria Temple: Planning and approval phase; awaiting official site
announcement.
198. Davao
Philippines Temple: Planning and approval phase; awaiting official site
announcement.
199. San Juan
Puerto Rico Temple: Planning and approval phase; awaiting official site
announcement.
200. Russia Temple: Planning and approval phase; awaiting official location
and site announcement.
201. Washington County
Utah Temple: Planning and approval phase; awaiting official city and site
announcement.