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UK's deepest lido is reopening this summer after three years – and an £8.75 million upgrade
UK's deepest lido is reopening this summer after three years – and an £8.75 million upgrade

The Sun

time3 days ago

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  • The Sun

UK's deepest lido is reopening this summer after three years – and an £8.75 million upgrade

THERE'S good news for outdoor swimmers, as Hilsea Lido is set to reopen in a matter of months. The outdoor swimming pool, which is the deepest in the UK, will reopen very soon, having been closed since 2022 for a £8.75 million upgrade. 4 4 The Hilsea Lido first opened in the 1930s and is the deepest in Britain at 4.6 metres. It closed its doors back in 2022 for a refurbishment - thanks to the Government's Levelling Up programme, the outdoor pool benefited from £8.75 million worth of investment. Along with a fully functioning pool, there will be new changing rooms, benches, tables, and a fountain. The CGI plans also reveal grass areas with sun umbrellas and sunbeds for relaxing next to the pool. According to Portsmouth News, "a considerable amount of work has already been completed." At the moment, locals can't see the works as there's a protective tent over the site. There are heaters underneath keeping the temperature at 8 degrees which is crucial for the rendering to cure. Finishing touches are being made like the tiling, the pool base has been stabilised, and the original lagoons have been restored. To keep the pool going and without further need for work, a modern filtration system has been installed. Parts of the original lido have been removed, like the spectator stand which was declared unsafe during the upgrade. New £4million lido to open in UK next year 4 The mural has also been removed, but the government website says that the artist will return to paint another once the lido is up and running. It's not the first time Hilsea's lido closed its doors - the first being in 2007. Local residents then formed a charity called Hilsea Lido Pool for the People who took over its management. The lido re-opened its doors in 2014. After the current closure, the original plans said that the lido would reopen for its 90th anniversary, which is on July 24. No official opening date has been revealed just yet, but there is more information on the Portsmouth City Council website. It reads: "The project is set to reopen in early autumn 2025, which is the same year the lido will celebrate its 90th anniversary." The opening of this UK lido has been forced to delay its reopening date after a £6.8 million restoration. And here are the UK's best outdoor water parks and lidos for the summer months. 4

Devon swimmers warned about dangers of cold water shock
Devon swimmers warned about dangers of cold water shock

BBC News

time4 days ago

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  • BBC News

Devon swimmers warned about dangers of cold water shock

Swimmers in Devon have been warned about the dangers of open water swimming, including cold water 200 people died from accidental drownings in the UK last year, with 28 in May alone, according to the National Water Safety Forum (NWSF).The NWSF said cold water shock was "the body's response to sudden immersion in cold water, leading to an involuntary gasp, rapid breathing and temporary loss of swimming ability".Mike Tipton, the organisation's chairman, said new swimmers should make sure they were "fit and healthy enough" to do open water swimming and go with a "recognised group in a safe location". Mr Tipton, who told BBC Devon somebody "died around water every other day... [a] really sobering number", said people sometimes forgot sensible precautions, such as limiting swims to 10 minutes, going in gradually and swimming parallel to the said the drop in temperature could increase the heart rate and cause a gasp which could allow sea water into the mouth and start the drowning added that said the initial shock passed within 30 to 90 seconds, so entering the water gradually could reduce the NWSF said drownings often rose when air temperatures increased, with unseasonably high temperatures in May over the past few years causing a spike in the air temperature got hotter, open water temperatures often stayed much colder, it below 16C (60.8F) was considered dangerous for cold water shock, the NWSF inland waters stayed below this temperature all year and sea temperatures are also likely to be colder this time of year. Drownings: The figures 61% of deaths happened in inland waterways (rivers, canals, lakes, reservoirs and quarries)84% were maleThe worst months in 2024 were May (28 people), August (25) and July (21)37% of people who died never meant to enter the water and were doing every activities such as walking and running and fell in136 accidental drownings were in England, 33 in Scotland, 18 in Wales and six in Northern Ireland 'Call, tell, throw' The NWSF's safety campaign, Respect the Water, offers advice on what do if someone is seen struggling in the water:Call 999 to get helpTell the struggling person to float on their backThrow them something that floats, such as a life ring, inflatable toy or bottleIf anyone is in the water and suffers cold water shock, they should:Tilt their head back with their ears submergedTry to relax and breathe normally while they moved their hands to help stay afloatOnce the effects of the cold water shock passed, shout for help or swim to safety if they could

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