Is the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Floor Already Peeling?
Summary
The newly renovated floor of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has started peeling less than two weeks after completion. The pool’s water has also turned green due to algae growth, raising questions about the $14 million renovation project overseen by the Trump administration.Key Facts
- The Reflecting Pool renovation cost $14 million and was finished earlier this month.
- A blue coating was applied to the pool bottom but has started lifting and peeling.
- The pool water has quickly developed an algae bloom, turning it green.
- The project was done by a Virginia contractor named Atlantic Industrial Coatings.
- The renovation is part of the Trump administration’s preparations for the U.S. 250th anniversary celebrations.
- Experts think the peeling may be due to a mix of environmental, chemical, and construction issues.
- A lawsuit challenges the pool redesign, claiming it violates rules for preserving the National Mall.
- Government officials argue the changes do not cause harm and are within their authority.
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