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In 2006 plans for refurbishing the lido were abandoned by the Council,<ref>{{cite news|title=Politicians sound Hilsea Lido death knell|date=21 November 2006|quote=CAMPAIGNERS have been told to give up hope in their battle to save the Hilsea Lido and accept that the once-popular outdoor pool will have to close. The message came from city councillors as the future of the 71-year-old lido was debated again at a meeting... Former Labour leader Cllr Leo Madden said: 'We have got to admit that it is dead. We need to be honest with the public and not pretend that somebody is going to walk in and save it.'}}</ref> however extended campaigning by residents continued<ref>{{cite news|publisher=The News (Portsmouth)|title=FA Cup replica to help lido campaign|date=12 May 2008|url=http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/biz/FA-Cup-replica-to-help.4070940.jp}}</ref> and in 2009 a management trust had been established. It is currently undergoing refurbishment and plans to open for its 75th Anniversary in 2010. |
In 2006 plans for refurbishing the lido were abandoned by the Council,<ref>{{cite news|title=Politicians sound Hilsea Lido death knell|date=21 November 2006|quote=CAMPAIGNERS have been told to give up hope in their battle to save the Hilsea Lido and accept that the once-popular outdoor pool will have to close. The message came from city councillors as the future of the 71-year-old lido was debated again at a meeting... Former Labour leader Cllr Leo Madden said: 'We have got to admit that it is dead. We need to be honest with the public and not pretend that somebody is going to walk in and save it.'}}</ref> however extended campaigning by residents continued<ref>{{cite news|publisher=The News (Portsmouth)|title=FA Cup replica to help lido campaign|date=12 May 2008|url=http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/biz/FA-Cup-replica-to-help.4070940.jp}}</ref> and in 2009 a management trust had been established. It is currently undergoing refurbishment and plans to open for its 75th Anniversary in 2010. |
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The lido was open on 19 September 2009 for the Heritage Open Days.<ref>HOD website</ref> |
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Revision as of 13:16, 22 September 2009
Hilsea Lido is a fresh water lido at Hilsea, Portsmouth.
Description
The Hilsea Lido is a leisure facility featuring a Main Pool (measuring 67m x 18m - 4.6m deep) and a large Splash Pool (45m x 18m x 6ins deep) designed for younger swimmers.
The Main Pool is normally a venue for a number of sporting activities such as Water Polo, diving championships, as well as swimming but did not open in 2009.
The Splash Pool is surrounded by green space and located next to the children's playground.
The lido is managed by a voluntary group of local residents, the HLPP Trust, under license from Portsmouth City Council.
History
Plans for development of the lido were agreed in 1932[1] and the lido opened in 1935.[2][3] The Main Pool and changing facilities were designed for the use of 768 adults and 180 children with accommodation for around 1000 spectators.
In 2006 plans for refurbishing the lido were abandoned by the Council,[4] however extended campaigning by residents continued[5] and in 2009 a management trust had been established. It is currently undergoing refurbishment and plans to open for its 75th Anniversary in 2010.
The lido was open on 19 September 2009 for the Heritage Open Days.[6]
References
- ^ Portsmouth (England) (1932), Records of the Corporation, Published under Official Authority by Charpentier
- ^ Smith, Janet & Inglis, Simon (2006). Liquid assets: the lidos and open air swimming pools of Britain. English Heritage. ISBN 0954744500.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) Page 102. - ^ "Ramparts Of Old Portsmouth A Promenade For Public Use". The Times. Feb 12, 1938. p. 9.
- ^ "Politicians sound Hilsea Lido death knell". 21 November 2006.
CAMPAIGNERS have been told to give up hope in their battle to save the Hilsea Lido and accept that the once-popular outdoor pool will have to close. The message came from city councillors as the future of the 71-year-old lido was debated again at a meeting... Former Labour leader Cllr Leo Madden said: 'We have got to admit that it is dead. We need to be honest with the public and not pretend that somebody is going to walk in and save it.'
- ^ "FA Cup replica to help lido campaign". The News (Portsmouth). 12 May 2008.
- ^ HOD website
External links
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