 While the statues represent famous historical figures, there has been some controversy over the cost of the construction, P12,000,000 (approx.US$1.7M, €1.4M, or £1.1M as of June 2010), and over the construction company, North Korean Mansudae Overseas Projects, putting the wrong inscription date.Other buildings under construction in the CBD include the Holiday Inn Gaborone, retail space, and office space.