The outdoor pool originally opened its doors back in 1935 by Portsmouth City Council but its condition significantly deteriorated over the years, making it unsafe to use.
Following multiple consultations, a multi-million pound project was launched last year to completely restore the pool to its former glory. The pool, which will open in the summer, will feature new changing rooms, new benches and tables, artwork, a fountain and, most importantly, a fully functioning outdoor swimming pool.
In the most recent updates, the pool has been completely concreted and the contractors are currently pumping water out of the pool that collected in there over Christmas.
Bright shower unit cabins have now been installed at the lido. They need to be plumbed in and have gas and electrical connections completed.
The plant room floor has been concreted, and work will start to reinforce the walls. Three filtration tanks will be installed in the plant room in due course.
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69. Hilsea Lido - June 2025
Inside the tent, all the walls have now been fully rendered, and attention has turned to the floor. | PCC
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70. Hilsea Lido - June 2025
Most of the edges are now tiled, with lots areas already grouted and so far, the team has laid approximately 2,700 tiles. | PCC
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71. Hilsea Lido - June 2025
The team are working on the landscaping at the site and the haul road has now been removed. Top soil has been laid in areas ready for the grass. | PCC
72. Hilsea Lido - June 2025
The team have started putting horizontal tiles around the edge of the pool, along with the black finger rests. Next, they will put the horizontal tiles on the other side of the drainage gulley. | PCC