As of May 2026, the cost to repair and repaint the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., has risen to $13.1 million, more than seven times the initial $1.8 million estimate.
The project, aimed at waterproofing and painting the pool "American flag blue" for the 250th anniversary, is being handled by Atlantic Industrial Coatings under a no-bid contract.
Key details regarding the project include:
Final Cost: The Interior Department added $6.2 million to the contract, bringing the total to $13.1 million.
Final Cost: The Interior Department added $6.2 million to the contract, bringing the total to $13.1 million.
Contractor: The project was awarded to [Atlantic Industrial Coatings], a Virginia firm previously linked to repairs at a Trump golf club.
Funding Source: The project is funded through the [Department of the Interior's existing budget], impacting taxpayer funds.
Controversy: The project is facing a lawsuit from preservationists regarding the change in appearance and the use of a non-competitive bidding process
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