Installation of exterior sheathing is underway at the Birmingham England Temple, with orange-colored sheathing boards now covering portions of the building. The sheathing will enclose and protect the interior while preparing the exterior for subsequent cladding and finish work. Construction on the temple and an ancillary building, located immediately to the north, has been underway for the past 17 months.

Parking areas are taking shape at the Lehi Utah Temple site, with curbs and paved surfaces being installed along the perimeter of the property and around the site of the future meetinghouse. In the center of the site, extensive excavation has been completed for the temple, while retaining structures have been installed as preparations continue for the next stages of construction. No date has been announced for the formal groundbreaking ceremony.

The exterior lighting system has been installed and is now in operation at the Santa Cruz Bolivia Temple, beautifully illuminating the building and highlighting its architectural details at night. Gates have also been installed at both the pedestrian entrance and driveway entrance, completing additional portions of the temple’s perimeter improvements. Landscaping and other finishing work continue on the grounds.

Scaffolding has been erected around the steeple frame atop the Winchester Virginia Temple in preparation for the installation of sheathing. Crews have also begun installing a stone course along the base of the temple. A new welcome center recently opened on site, where guests can receive information about the temple and have their questions answered. The senior missionary couple is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. or by appointment.