Jacka is named after Albert Jacka. He was the first Australian to be decorated with the Victoria Cross during the first world war for his actions during the Gallipoli Campaign.
I believe the streets are named after individuals given awards for bravery.
This suburb when finished is apparently expected to accommodate approximately 1500 blocks. At the moment, its basically about five streets only! If you lived here, I think you would know absolutely all your neighbours.
There is still a cute park and gorgeous blossoms though...
Most of the suburb is, however, covered by the Horse Park wetlands and the Horse Park homestead property - one of the oldest continually occupied and worked rural properties in the ACT. The property dates from 1853. Behind Horse Park is also Elm Grove estate, which James Gillepsie built next to his parents Horse Park estate.
The properties are surrounded by lots and lots of fencing....so it is all a bit of a mystery...
But the views are pretty amazing...
Be interested to come back to Jacka sometime in the future and see what has changed...
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