Finishing touches added to Hilsea Lido ahead of grand opening
The finishing touches are being completed at Hilsea Lido ahead of its opening date
The countdown to Hilsea Lido’s opening is on - and the team are working round the clock to finalise all of the details.
Hilsea Lido is preparing to embark on a new chapter after being out of action for the past few years as it underwent a major £7.75 million regeneration project.
The 90-year-old outdoor pool, which is set to open to the public on Saturday, May 2, will host new changing rooms, benches, tables, fountain, a fully functioning pool and a sauna.
The multi-million pound renovation work, which has been carried out by Portsmouth City Council, Beard Construction and Mace, was paid for by the Levelling Up Fund, with the new operator - Sea Lanes Brighton - planning to continue upgrading the site in the future.
In a recent update from Portsmouth City Council, a spokesperson said: “The pool is still being cleaned, but it will be sparkling before opening. It's likely some divers will go in to give it a good scrub. This is all down to the untreated water sitting static in the pool during the test phase.”
Floating lane dividers that stretch across the pool, lifeguard chairs and wooden posts for decorative bunting and lighting are all currently being installed.
A custom made sauna is also set to be installed in the coming days and the team are preparing to welcome a burger and grill food cart, as well as an ice cream parlour perfect for the summer months.
The pool will also benefit from an anemometer, which measures wind speed, and a temperature gage so swimmers will be able to check the conditions on the Hilsea Lido website before visiting.