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White House East Side Ballroom Construction Advances with Revised Size and Cost
Construction of a ballroom on the east side of the White House is progressing rapidly. The project size doubled from the original proposal after studies showed the initial plan would not meet needs for events and future inaugurations. The budget rose from 200 million dollars to less than 400 million dollars while remaining ahead of schedule.
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A statement posted on Truth Social described ongoing construction of a ballroom on the east side of the White House as progressing rapidly. The project dimensions increased to roughly double the original proposal following comprehensive studies. These studies concluded that the initial design would not adequately support necessary events, meetings, and future inaugurations.
The original cost estimate was 200 million dollars.
The revised plan for the larger and higher-quality facility is expected to total less than 400 million dollars. The statement noted that the project is advancing ahead of schedule and remains under budget. It characterized the completed ballroom as magnificent, safe, and secure. The adjustments were made previously as a required modification to the plans.
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