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.
121. Hilsea Lido Update
The council have provided an update at Hilsea Lido and it is coming along well. | PCC
122. Hilsea Lido Update
As you can see from this photo the steel work has now been put in place in the plant room for more concrete. Once the steel work is complete, there will be a concrete pour on the floor, then the wall at the bottom of the photo, then the top, and finally the left and right. | Hilsea Lido - January 2025
123. Hilsea Lido - January 2025
The pool is completely concreted and ready for rendering. | PCC
124. Hilsea Lido - January 2025
Modular shower units have been installed in their permanent home. | PCC