Shuttering installed in plant room as Hilsea Lido project makes major progress

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.

As a result, a multi-million pound project launched last year to completely restore the pool to its former glory. Work started last summer and it is due to feature new changing rooms, new benches and tables, artwork, a fountain and, most importantly, a fully functioning outdoor swimming pool.

Portsmouth City Council have been working alongside consultancy company Mace, and contractors, Beard, to transform the site, which is due to open this summer.

The council has been providing fortnightly updates about what work is being completed at the site and it looks completely unrecognisable.

The swimming pool is still being tested and the council will be providing more updates on this in the coming weeks.

The shuttering has been installed in the plant room and the ground around the modular shower units has been brought up to level. There will also be a Changing Places toilet and shower room installed.

For more information about the Hilsea Lido, click here.