COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Mall and outlet developers are teaming up to build an outlet mall in a fast-growing central Ohio county.

The Columbus Dispatch reports Thursday (http://bit.ly/YuoTod ) that the project in Delaware County will mean 300 construction jobs and more than 900 retail jobs once the mall opens by Christmas 2014.

The project off Interstate 71 north of Columbus is a joint development by Simon Property Group of Indianapolis and Tanger Factory Outlet Centers of North Carolina.

The companies say Simon will provide site development and construction supervision while Tanger will manage the joint venture.

The companies are planning a similar project in Charlotte, N.C.