Melbourne Australia Temple

Melbourne Australia Temple
Closed for renovation
Map
Number90
DedicationJune 16, 2000, by Gordon B. Hinckley
Site5.98 acres (2.42 ha)
Floor area10,700 sq ft (990 m2)
Height71 ft (22 m)
Official websiteNews & images
Church chronology

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Additional information
AnnouncedOctober 30, 1998, by Gordon B. Hinckley
GroundbreakingMarch 20, 1999, by P. Bruce Mitchell
Open houseJune 2–10, 2000
Current presidentAndreas Erich Wolfgang Schwabe
Designed byWarwick Tempany and Church A&E Services
LocationWantirna South, Victoria, Australia
Geographic coordinates37°52′7.586400″S 145°12′45.43920″E / 37.86877400000°S 145.2126220000°E / -37.86877400000; 145.2126220000
Exterior finishSnow white granite of Campolonghi, Italy
Temple designClassic modern, single-spire design
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms2 (Movie, two-stage progressive)
Sealing rooms2
NotesIn April 2024, the temple was closed for minor renovations. It is anticipated to reopen in December 2024. Since the renovations are not considered major, no open house or rededication is planned.[citation needed]
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The Melbourne Australia Temple is the 90th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).

  1. ^ Several dozen temples, built from identical plans.