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Trees Planted on the Managua Nicaragua Temple Grounds
Royal palm trees have been planted on the grounds of the Managua Nicaragua Temple in two parallel lines, both flanked by walkways that lead to the main entrance. Hardscape elements are being installed in the garden strip between the two lines of trees, including concrete planters and a water feature. The temple reached its two-year groundbreaking anniversary on Tuesday, November 26.
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Sheathing the Steeple Pedestal of the Managua Nicaragua Temple
Sheathing boards are being fastened to the steeple pedestal that sits atop the Managua Nicaragua Temple. With cladding of the building's main floor exterior walls closer to completion, the steeple is now being prepared for stone cladding. The temple is the first to be constructed in the country. Nicaraguan members currently cross the border into Honduras to participate in ordinance work at the Tegucigalpa Honduras Temple.
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Cladding of the Managua Nicaragua Temple Advancing
Much of the exterior of the Managua Nicaragua Temple has been covered in beautiful stone cladding. Black tarps hang at the front of the building where work is currently underway. The steeple will also be clad in the coming months. This house of the Lord sits on one of the country's major highways, making it more easily accessible to Church members. Construction has been underway for the past 22 months.
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Framing the Domed Cupola on the Managua Nicaragua Temple
Additional framing has been carried out for domed cupola and steeple on top of the Managua Nicaragua Temple. Stone casing is being installed around the arched openings in the front portico, which will be separated by pilasters. Waterproofing and cladding of the exterior walls continues, as does construction of the on-site meetinghouse, accommodation center, and grounds maintenance building.
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Construction Progressing on the Managua Nicaragua Temple
Cladding of the exterior walls of the Managua Nicaragua Temple is progressing. Plans to construct the temple were announced in April 2018, and groundbreaking services were held in November 2022. The country's first branch was created in the capital city of Managua on November 21, 1954—nearly 70 years ago. Today, there are over 100,000 members organized into 12 stakes and 4 districts.
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Exterior Cladding of the Managua Nicaragua Temple Underway
Crews at the Managua Nicaragua Temple have made significant progress on cladding the exterior walls of the temple. The stone pieces are manufactured and numbered for placement on the temple at precise locations. The stonework features beautiful pilasters, moldings, and window arches with keystones. Construction of Nicaragua's first temple has been underway for the past 20 months.
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Applying a Moisture Barrier to the Managua Nicaragua Temple
A moisture barrier is being applied to the structural walls of the Managua Nicaragua Temple ahead of exterior cladding. Framing has also been added for the pilasters between the archways in the front portico. There are currently six dedicated temples in Central America. The seventh will be dedicated next month, and work is wrapping up on the eighth. Construction is actively underway on the ninth and tenth, while plans have been announced for the eleventh and twelfth.
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Steeple Frame Erected for the Managua Nicaragua Temple
The steel frame for the steeple of the Managua Nicaragua Temple has been erected over the center of the pedestal. The tiered structure will feature a windowed lantern topped with a domed cupola and finial. The main floor exterior walls have been coated with a concrete sealer, and pilaster frames have been secured to the corners. Construction is also progressing on the on-site meetinghouse and ancillary building.
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Building the Steeple Pedestal for the Managua Nicaragua Temple
The steeple pedestal for the Managua Nicaragua Temple is rising brick by brick over the center of the roof. The main floor concrete walls are being coated, and pilaster frames are being attached. The front portico is in place, which features arched entryways and quatrefoil openings. The exterior walls for the ancillary building have been erected, and framing for the pitched roof is underway. Construction began about 15 months ago.
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Media Outlet Covers the Managua Nicaragua Temple Construction
A news story was published this week by a major Nicaraguan media outlet on the construction progress of the Managua Nicaragua Temple. The mayor of Managua, the communications director for the Church, and the general contractor were interviewed on site. The temple was described as being about 25 percent finished and currently scheduled for completion in 2025. Crews have been pouring the roof slab for the temple.
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Structural Walls Going Up for the Managua Nicaragua Temple
The concrete structural walls for the Managua Nicaragua Temple are clearly visible above the surrounding construction barrier. Columns of reinforcing steel rising over the center of the building will support the upper walls and steeple pedestal. Concrete mixers, pump trucks, and a tower crane are among the construction equipment being used. Work at the temple complex began 10 months ago.
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Superstructure of the Managua Nicaragua Temple Rising
Reinforced concrete walls and columns are creating the structural frame for the Managua Nicaragua Temple. Crews at the construction site wear bright orange vests to improve their visibility to heavy equipment operators and other workers. Hard hats are worn to protect against flying or falling objects. The superstructure of the temple is rising with the help of a recently installed tower crane.
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Tower Crane Installed at the Managua Nicaragua Temple Site
A recently installed tower crane rises high above the Managua Nicaragua Temple site where construction is moving above ground. Scaffolding and rebar can been seen above the construction barrier that runs along the Highway to Masaya. Nicaraguan members currently cross the Honduras–Nicaragua border to participate in temple ordinances at the Tegucigalpa Honduras Temple.
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Below-Grade Construction at the Managua Nicaragua Temple Site
Orange safety fences crisscross the site of the Managua Nicaragua Temple, providing protection for the crews who are working around the large excavation pit for the temple. A temporary staircase provides access to the bottom of the pit, while a crane is used to lift and lower the construction materials. The temple is the first to be constructed in the Central American country of Nicaragua.
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Excavation and Drainage Work at the Managua Nicaragua Temple Site
Excavation for the foundation of the Managua Nicaragua Temple has begun. The temple will rise on the west side of the property while the meetinghouse and ancillary building will be constructed on the east. Temporary white lines have been used to mark the location for key structures and materials. Crews are working on installing a storm drain system that will service the property.
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Site Preparation Underway for the Managua Nicaragua Temple
Office trailers, trucks, and bulldozers are among the contractor equipment found at the Managua Nicaragua Temple site. Construction of the temple and ancillary facilities is in the early stages, as the groundbreaking event was held less than three months ago. Ground preparation activities are underway, and piles of aggregate have been delivered to the site ahead of the foundation work.
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Groundbreaking Held for the Managua Nicaragua Temple
Elder Taylor G. Godoy, first counselor in the Central America Area presidency, presided at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Managua Nicaragua Temple on Saturday, November 26, 2022. The program featured a youth speaker, a pioneering member speaker, a youth choir, and remarks by Elder Godoy. In his site dedicatory prayer, Elder Godoy said: "Bless the members of the Church in this wonderful country, so that at the same time that the temple is built, they can build and strengthen their testimonies of the Savior Jesus Christ with the resolution to be His disciples forever."
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Details Released for the Managua Nicaragua Temple
Details of the Managua Nicaragua Temple were released today including the groundbreaking date, location, and exterior rendering. Elder Taylor G. Godoy, first counselor in the Central America Area presidency, will preside at the groundbreaking event on Saturday, November 26, 2022. The temple will constructed on a 8.9-acre site at the south end of Managua on the highway to Masaya. Plans call for single-level temple of approximately 25,000 square feet.