The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Washington’s National Mall is set to be drained again for repairs just weeks after a $14.7 million renovation. The DC Water authority has issued a permit to drain the 2,000-foot-long rectangular pool, according to local media reports.
Concerns Raised
Concerns have been raised about the no-bid contract to recoat the pool ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations next month, as well as for the ducks who use its water. President Donald Trump has blamed vandals for the state of the landmark, without providing evidence, and warned that those responsible could face up to 10 years in prison.
At least five people have been arrested in connection with the vandalism, including a former Olympian who has denied the charges. The company responsible for the renovation work, Virginia-based Atlantic Industrial Coatings, said that the areas that required repairs made up a small part of the massive 7-acre project and do not indicate a failure of the liner.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
