The proposed project entails the redevelopment of the factory area of a defunct sugar factory into a tourist attraction. The existing warehouse complex, production plant, railway landscape, assembly hall, and other functional facilities will be meticulously preserved as part of this initiative. The space will be augmented with green areas, exhibition walls, and installation art that chronicle the history of the Taiwan Sugar Corporation. This transformation seeks to challenge the established perception of the factory as a periphery entity while drawing in significant visitor traffic, thereby elevating the local cultural and industrial significance and fostering comprehensive development.
The sugar factory was established in 1909 but closed down in 2005 due to international sugar prices and economic restructuring. In 2016, it was recognized as a historical building. The factory still retains its original buildings, machinery, and facilities, making it one of Taiwan's few remaining complete old sugar refineries. The area has been preserved and developed using "landscape walking" methods to incorporate elements of humanities, railway culture, history, and the environment.
