DC reflecting pool before-and-after photos show Trump’s ‘beautiful’ renovation
Summary
The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington DC has been renovated, costing $14.2 million and including a new filtration system. Opinions on the renovation’s appearance and cost are mixed, with some visitors liking it and others questioning the expense and contractor choices.Key Facts
- The reflecting pool renovation cost $14.2 million, much higher than the initial estimate of $1.8 million.
- The pool holds about 6.75 million gallons of fresh water.
- A new nanobubbler filtration system was installed to control algae growth.
- Some visitors praised the pool’s new look, describing it as beautiful and reflecting well.
- Others felt the pool looked similar to before and questioned the large cost.
- The contract was given without bidding to Atlantic Industrial Coatings Ltd, a company with no prior government work but connections to President Trump.
- Algae appeared briefly after filling, explained as normal during startup by the Interior Department.
- President Donald Trump described the renovation as a lasting, industrial-strength improvement expected to last 100 years.
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