 Work to transform this much-loved outdoor pool begins at the end of May, as contractors begin the restoration of Hilsea Lido.
The council are redeveloping Hilsea Lido as part of the Hilsea Lines project in the north of the city, to improve the area and encourage residents and visitors to use it. The project has been enabled by funding from the UK government’s Levelling Up fund.
The council have been working closely with consultancy company, Mace, along with contractors, Beard, to plan this complex project, with lots of work needed to bring the lido back into public use. Now that this stage has been completed, work will begin on-site from the week commencing the 27 May. This follows consultation events that took place with the community in March this year.
South Coast Wake Park, Hilsea Lines Cafe and Hilsea Jubilee Splash Pool will be open as usual.
 The King George V football complex in Cosham is now open for use, operated by Hampshire FA.
The project was carried out in partnership with the Football Foundation to support the development of youth and adult football in the city. The aim is to develop adult and youth football by providing a new complex that will enable people to play football, whatever the weather, in the north of the city.
The facilities on offer include:
- Two full size 100 x 64m pitches
- Four 9v9 pitches
- Six 7v7 pitches
- Twelve 5v5 pitches
The pitches are also supported by a large pavilion building which offers changing facilities, a café which is open to all, toilets (including changing places facilities), meeting rooms and seating areas. The natural grass pitches are undergoing renovation and will be available soon.
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