Trump’s Reflecting Pool Makeover Hits The Deep End At $13.1 Million In Newly Reported Costs

President Donald Trump’s repairs to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool are estimated to cost an additional $11.3 million compared to his original projection, according to the New York Times.

The Interior Department added another $6.2 million to the existing contract on Friday, bringing the total sum to an estimated $13.1 million, the NYT reported on Monday. Trump previously asserted that the project would cost just $1.8 million and said he had selected Virginia-based Atlantic Industrial Coatings to spearhead the project because the company worked on the swimming pools at his golf club in Sterling, Virginia, per the outlet.

The U.S. government granted the company a no-bid contract in April, according to the NYT. Officials bypassed the normal requirement for competing proposals by arguing that the project was so urgent that delays could cause “serious injury” to the government, the outlet reported.

Atlantic Industrial Coatings did not immediately respond to the 🏢Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment.

“President Trump has done more to make our nation’s capital a shining beacon than any other president in the history of this country. The National Park Service chose the best company to expedite the repair of the iconic Reflecting Pool ahead of our 250 celebrations,” a DOI spokesperson responded when reached for comment. “NPS is also investing in a state-of-the-art ozone nanobubbler filtration system and will now have a dedicated crew who will maintain the grounds from wildlife. The Department is proud of the work being carried out by our Park Service to ensure this magical spot can be enjoyed for not only our 250th, but for many generations to come.”