"Lincoln Memorial Renovation Costs Skyrocket to $14.7 Million as Contract Price Continues to Rise. The iconic Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial is undergoing a major renovation, but the project's price tag has taken a dramatic leap, with costs now exceeding $14.7 million. According to federal records, the contract with Atlantic Industrial Coatings has increased by over $1.5 million in just one month, sparking concerns about the escalating costs of the project. As the nation's capital prepares to welcome millions of visitors for the 4th of July celebrations, the ballooning costs of this renovation have raised questions about the management of taxpayer dollars and the potential impact on future projects."
The cost of a contract for work on the Lincoln Memorial's Reflecting Pool has ballooned further — now costing taxpayers a total of $14.7 million — according to federal records. The federal contract with Atlantic Industrial Coatings is up more than $1.5 million from $13.1 million a month ago, a federal database showed as of Thursday....
