"Really we’re talking about the section from around Racecourse Road to Breakfast Creek will not open until the second half of 2020,"he said.

"We had hoped that section would be open by the end of 2019 but because of the conditions in the river and stability of the bank there,we have to do this ground anchor work and that will mean that delay."

However,the eastern section of Kingsford Smith Drive from Harbour Road to Eagle Farm would be completed and all six lanes would be open to traffic around the middle of next year.

Cameron Rocks Reserve would also be completed mid-next year and the urban plaza at Bretts Wharf was expected to open around the end of next year.

Cr Quirk apologised for the delays caused to traders and residents but could deliver the news of the riverwalk set to open before Christmas for pedestrians and cyclists to enjoy the riverside path.

The Kingsford Smith Drive riverwalk will be 1.2 kilometres long,with a two metre wide pedestrian footpath and a three metre wide two-way cycle path as well as five shaded rest spots.

Councillor Amanda Cooper said council was delighted residents could strong along the riverwalk facility this Christmas.

“They will certainly be able to enjoy the beautiful views of the CBD,Mt Coot-tha,our spectacular river and will also be able to stop at one of these five rest nodes,have a drink of water,sit,and look at the world go by,"she said.