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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
National
Toby Vue

Summernats fans allegedly damaged property to gain nature strip parking

Vehicles parked on the wetland area adjacent to Stirling Avenue in Watson on Saturday during Summernats. Picture supplied

Summernats organisers and authorities have been urged to enforce better traffic control for future editions of the event after some attendees showed a "complete lack of regard for public safety" and allegedly damaged property to gain parking spots on a nature strip.

Residents living near the Federal Highway in Watson alleged some of the festivalgoers "vandalised government property" by removing pine logs to gain access to the strip adjacent to Stirling Avenue.

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