The area in which the township will be built next year used to be the site of the historic sugar central of Pampanga Sugar Development Co., which was built a century ago.

To be operated under the Megaworld Lifestyle Malls brand, the mall will feature the redesigned chimneys of the PASUDECO central while the bricks recovered from the original sugar mill will be used for the mall’s interior walls.

Andrew Tan-led Megaworld Corporation said it is spending P1.8 billion for the construction of its first full-scale mall development inside the 35.6-hectare Capital Town in San Fernando, Pampanga.

Set for completion in 2022, the town developer said the three-level Capital Mall will showcase an architectural theme that mimics a sugar mill, reminiscent of the original structure that stands on the same spot of the township.

The area in which the township will be built next year used to be the site of the historic sugar central of Pampanga Sugar Development Company (PASUDECO), which was built a century ago.

“We are curating a new and unique design concept for this mall. As a tribute to the legacy of Pampanga’s oldest sugar mill, we will build the Capital Mall with its rich cultural heritage in mind,�? Megaworld chief strategy officer Kevin L. Tan told the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE).

“Other recovered portions of the sugar mill such as the giant bull gears, sprockets, and mechanical parts will become part of the mall’s interiors,�? Tan added.

The mall will be operated and managed under the Megaworld Lifestyle Malls brand. It will also feature the redesigned chimneys of the PASUDECO central and the bricks recovered from the original sugar mill will be used for the mall’s interior walls.

The Capital Mall will also have a landscaped garden enclave of restaurants and cafes surrounded by water ponds and century-old trees as well as four advanced cinemas, food hall and a shophouse strip.

“Even the food hall will sport industrial architecture highlighted by more mementos of the sugar central. The cinemas will also feature the 1960s charm and ambiance,�? Tan pointed out,

To integrate sustainability features, Megaworld Lifestyle Malls will be installing solar roofing provisions and a rainwater harvesting facility in the Capital Mall.

Known for its Lifestyle Malls brand, Megaworld currently operates 17 commercial and mall properties under its portfolio.

Recently, the developer also announced it is building an “each mall�? in Mactan, Cebu, another new concept in mall development in the Visayas.