NORWICH – Admission or membership fees might be part of the equation for affording the costly repairs needed to open Kurt Beyer Pool as planned by next June, Norwich City officials say.

The city’s public pool remained closed throughout the summer. It is in need of a new filteration system, electrical system and sealant inside and around the pool’s perimeter. The city applied for a New York State Environmental Protection Fund grant in October to help pay for the project and is currently awaiting approval.

“We expect to hear back by mid to late December,” Norwich Public Works Superintendent Carl Ivarson said.

The grant would cover the cost of most repairs, but even with grant money, there is still a possibility for the city to pay from reserves for the remainder of the $215,000 project. The amount paid by the city may even be more costly if assistance comes in at a lesser amount or is even declined, said Norwich Planning and Community Development Specialist Todd Dreyer.