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.
129. Hilsea Lido - November 2024
This is an overview of what the pool looked like in the second week of December 2024. The concreting of the walls were due to be completed by the following week. | PCC
130. Hilsea Lido - November 2024
In this picture, you can see the filtration pipes coming out the back of the wall, showing the careful planning the team have to tackle during the concreting process. | PCC
131. Hilsea Lido - November 2024
This picture shows the completed concrete work on the lagoon area. | PCC
132. Hilsea Lido - November 2024
This picture depicts the balance tank which will store excess water from swimmers and pump it back into the pool when the water level drops. | PCC