SUGAR LAND, Texas - One of Sugar Land's most recognizable landmarks is getting a major makeover after sitting vacant for more than 20 years.

The City of Sugar Land is moving forward with a $15 million preservation project for the historic Imperial Sugar Char House, following City Council approval of a construction contract on Tuesday, Oct. 20.

The century-old building, once part of the Imperial Sugar refinery, has long stood as a reminder of the city's industrial beginnings.