History
The intent to construct a temple was announced by church president Russell M. Nelson on October 1, 2023, during the church's general conference. [6] [7]
The location of the temple, on a 15.11-acre site at SE 20th Street and SE Bybee Road, which straddles the border of Camas and Vancouver, was announced on February 26, 2024. [8] The church announced the temple would be multistory and approximately 43,000 square feet. [9] The site is located in a primarily undeveloped area about 1/3 mile from a residential area. [10] On September 3, 2024, the church released a rendering of the temple. [11]
In January 2025, a small group of residents went to the city council to oppose the temple's construction, citing environmental concerns based on their belief that the construction would affect migratory bird patterns. The city determined that the temple would not cause any environmental concerns or negatively impact wildlife. The city also determined that there were no known threatened or endangered animals on site. [12]
On March 10, 2025, the church announced approval and necessary permits to begin early construction had been granted. This included plans to clear land, install utilities, and realign SE Bybee Road to "better accommodate temple construction." [13] [14]
On May 27, 2025, the church announced that the groundbreaking ceremony that was held on August 23, 2025, with Mark A. Bragg, a general authority, presiding. [15] At the ceremony, Bragg spoke about the importance of temples and called them "a holy protection from the world." The groundbreaking was held the same day as two other temples, only the fifth time this has occurred in church history. [16]
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