New renderings show what Pocatello, Idaho LDS temple will look like

POCATELLO, Idaho (KUTV) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released several new artist renderings of what the future Pocatello, Idaho temple will look like.

You can see those photos in our gallery above.

LDS Church representatives shared the images in an open house for members of the Pocatello community.

“This is an exciting and wonderful time for Pocatello,” said Brent Roberts, managing director of the Church’s Special Projects Department. “The temple design is beautiful, intricate, and has been meticulously planned. As with all temples, this building will be constructed with the finest materials and with careful attention to detail so that it can fulfill its sacred purpose as a house of the Lord."

"The rendering features a three-story, 67,696-square-foot temple with a center spire," the church said in a news release. "The temple will occupy a 12.77-acre site on the city’s east side. Once completed, the temple will serve more than 64,000 Latter-day Saints from southeastern Idaho."

The groundbreaking for the temple is planned for March 16.

It's expected to take two to three years to complete construction.

“It has been a wonderful experience being part of the preparations for the temple that will be built here in our valley,” said Larry Fisher, a Pocatello business owner and the Church’s local director of Public Affairs. “Not only have we felt the excitement of the members of our faith, we are appreciative and grateful for the support and excitement of many who are of other faiths, including members of the Portneuf Valley Interfaith Fellowship. The temple will be a blessing for our whole community.”

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