 To make sure the pool lasts for another century, we're reinforcing and adding weight to the base. We need to do this as the water table is pushing the pool upwards, damaging the structure. The extra weight of the concrete in the middle will counteract this.
This week the team have poured the first 450mm of concrete into the bottom of the pool to start forming the base. The pipes that you can see poking up are known as pressure release wells - these are to release the pressure that's being placed on the sides and bottom of the pool by the ground water.
Over the next week, another metre of concrete will be laid in two stages, and first of the dowels will go in to reinforce the floor before it is re-lined.
 In this photo you can see ramps along the sides of the pool, these are the original lagoons that were concreted over years ago!
The team have now exposed the lagoons, which will stay in place to form the gradual walk ways into the pool.
Without the lagoons you'd leap into the water and straight into a depth of 1.4m, which is not ideal for those kids who are still learning to swim!
 So this photo looks like a muddy trench, and technically that's what it is! The team have been busy digging for the drainage system they're putting in.
If you look at the high vis legs, the little hole in the ground there is part of the original drainage system that was in place. This guy was busy chipping away to expose the opening.
 South Coast Wakepark and Hilsea Lines Café are still open for business, even with the ongoing restoration work at Hilsea Lido.
The wakepark offers wakeboarding sessions for all abilities, whether you're a newbie, or an enthusiast. You'll receive expert tuition from qualified coaches to get you up and riding.
New this year, you can also try out stand up paddleboarding, which is open to anyone over six years old.
You can also come to the café and enjoy coffee, cake, or lunch and watch the watersports happening around you.
 Meet Sam!
On Sunday 28 July, Sam will be challenging himself to a two-mile sponsored push around the Hilsea shore path to raise money for the Tree of Hope charity.
If you're around that area on Sunday and you see Sam, please give him a big cheer and lots of encouragement!
 The area around Ports Creek will be the next and final stage of the North Portsea Coastal Scheme with work starting in September 2024.
Come along to one of our roadshows to find out more about the scheme and the plans for the area. You can meet our experts to ask any questions you may have.
We will be there too, so come by to say hi - we are friendly bunch and want to tell you all about our lido plans!
Wednesday, 31 July, 10am - 4pm,
The Lodge/Grammar School Playing Fields, London Rd, Hilsea Portsmouth PO2 9RP
Wednesday, 21 August, 3pm - 7pm,
Anchorage Park (near Anchorage Park Community Centre), Sywell Crescent, PO3 5UB
You can follow the coastal scheme on Facebook or Instagram to stay up to date with the latest news.
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