Four years of drought, which shows no sign of ending, have seen a complete change of attitudes to fake grass there, and significant improvements in the appearance of it in recent times have led to a boom for the fake grass industry.  The state now provides rebates to homeowners who install it.  Article

In our submission on the KCDC’s long term plan, we suggested the main part of Mahara Place could be fitted with artificial turf  — nicer than concrete pavers and maintenance free, even if it it costs a bit to buy.