SALT LAKE CITY-Monday, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gave a renovation update concerning the Salt Lake Temple’s renovation.

Constructi0n on the north addition of the temple is continuing.

Crews have laid concrete over more than half of the area. During this week, roughly 1,800 cubic yards of concrete will be poured over the course of 8-10 hours.

Workers have commenced vertical drilling inside the temple’s tower and wall columns.

The first drilling occurred in the north wall near the northwest tower.

As the drilling reaches through the entire structure, post tension cables will be inserted, tensioned into the cavity and anchored into the foundation.

The demolition of the north visitors’ center is expected to be completed in January 2022.

Debris, such as concrete or steel, is being carefully sorted for recycling purposes.

The replica of the Christus statue was safely removed and will be reinstalled at Temple Square upon the completion of renovation.

Workers on the Church Office Building plaza project are preparing for the future placement of flags to represent the nations of the world.

The First Presidency confirmed it is anticipated that the temple and its surroundings will be completed by 2025.