Days after an algae bloom, the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is experiencing peeling "American flag blue" paint. The $14.7 million project, awarded to a firm without prior federal contracts via a no-bid process, faces ongoing issues with algae and now paint delamination.
Donald Trump's $14.2m renovation of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, intended to turn it a "beautiful" "American flag blue," has been marred by a rapid reappearance of green algae, frustrating the former president's efforts.
Donald Trump's $14.2m project to repaint the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool blue has been marred by a rapid algae bloom, just days after its completion. The US Department of the Interior claims a new water treatment system is resolving the issue.
Donald Trump's $14.2m renovation of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool is complete, but early public reactions are mixed. Visitors are underwhelmed by the "American flag blue" color and concerned by algae appearing shortly after filling. A spokesperson defended the process, while critics question the cost and contractor selection.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's renovation, painting its basin 'American flag blue,' has finished under Trump's administration despite controversy over costs and drought conditions, with water refilling started.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's renovation, including painting it "American flag blue," is nearing completion under the Trump administration. Critics question the project's escalating costs, estimated at $14.8 million despite Trump's $1.5-$2 million estimate, and its aesthetic, with one group suing to stop the work.
President Donald Trump's renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, painting it "American flag blue," is complete and set to be filled with water by Sunday. Critics argue the project is a vanity project amidst voter concerns about cost of living.
A union is raising safety concerns for workers renovating the National Mall's reflecting pool, a project ordered by Donald Trump. The union criticizes the no-bid contract awarded to Atlantic Industrial Coatings, citing potential safety hazards due to rushed work and undisclosed costs.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation, initially estimated at $1.8m by President Trump, now costs $13.1m. A no-bid contract to a Trump-preferred vendor, citing emergency exemptions, sparked a lawsuit alleging historical landmark protection laws were ignored.
