LDS Temple – Jordan River, Utah

During the renovation, starting on February 15, 2016, the temple was  upgraded, reinforced, and beautified. Outdated mechanical and electrical systems were replaced with modern equipment, drop ceilings replaced with hard lid ceilings, and escalators replaced with stairs. Seismic upgrades in the entrance canopy, tower, and Celestial Room, which strengthened with shear wall modifications and reinforced columns to the footings. Selective interior walls came down to accommodate remodeling of the Celestial Room, Bride’s room, initiatory areas, and the baptistry including the addition of a separate baptistry entrance.