U.S. President Donald Trump said that construction of a new granite helipad is underway on the White House grounds, designed to accommodate new, more powerful presidential Marine One helicopters. This was reported by the Associated Press, writes UNN.
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According to Trump, work has already begun on the South Lawn of the White House. He noted that the project will be privately funded and will cost about $6 million.
It has the White House seal carved in granite. It's a really beautiful thing
The project will be funded by private donors
The president stated that the construction of the pad will be paid for by Sikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin. At the same time, Lockheed Martin clarified that the funds were transferred to the National Mall Fund, which cooperates with the U.S. National Park Service, and the contribution was made in accordance with current legislation.
Trump did not specify when exactly the construction of the new helipad will be completed.