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Portsmouth City Council is redeveloping Hilsea Lido as part of the Hilsea Lines project in the north of the city. The aim of this project is to improve the area and encourage residents and visitors to use it. The project has been enabled by funding from the UK government.

The team behind Sea Lanes Brighton has been selected as the preferred operators of the lido and splash pool.

Sea Lanes Brighton comprises a passionate group of local businesses and open-water swimming enthusiasts, who will partner with South Downs Leisure to steward the regeneration of Hilsea Lido. Together, their shared vision is to create a financially and environmentally sustainable, inclusive and accessible leisure destination for all to enjoy.

Lots of work is needed to bring the lido back into public use. The council has been working closely with consultancy company Mace, and contractors Beard, to plan this complex project.

It's due to be completed by autumn 2025, ready for the lido’s 90th anniversary.

Find out more at portsmouth.gov.uk/hilsealido.

To follow updates for the lido's reopening, visit hilsealido.co.uk.