Mayor Keith Sullivan said there would be no loss of services at either location. Instead, there will be a restructuring of the hours worked by staff.

Finance director John Chapman said council has managed to balance the budget despite the tough economic times.

The Oberon Council went into the meeting with a deficit of $565,000.

“With some prudent cuts we managed to end up with a deficit of just $20,000, without having to reduce services or affect the capital works program,” Mr Chapman said.

Council adopted a capital works program of $4,363,000 for 2009/2010.

Some of the major projects will include the Dart Street footpath - $11,000; Bald Ridge Road gravel resheeting - $10,000; Faugha Ballaugha Road widening - $20,000 and Arkstone Road gravel - $89,000.

Councillor Sullivan said visitors to the region are up by 33 per cent since the opening of The Tablelands Way and that is reflected in the budget.

“Tourism is having a big impact on the economy of the region. You can’t move in town on the weekend now.

“The CTC is also going like a house on fire. Numbers are on the increase all the time,” he said.

As a result, council has given approval for the Visitor Information Centre to update its promotional brochures. However, staff will investigate options for funding the brochures through advertising.

The Visitor Information Centre and Community Technology Centre will also receive additional shelving for storage to the value of $4500.

The Community Technology Centre will have its ergonomic chairs, outside antenna, computer hardware and software updated at a cost of $2600.

It will also receive an awning for its entry/exit door and cupboard under the sink in the conference room. The improvements will cost $2500.

The Visitor Information Centre/Community Technology Centre/Economic Development Office will also receive additional storage for the "downstairs" area worth $6000.

“Our objective was to maintain essential services to the best of our ability,” Cr Sullivan said.

“Because council has had good reserves we have been able to draw on them.

“I congratulate staff for their work on this budget.”

The management plan will be on display at the council chambers for 21 days. Members of the public are invited to comment.