 John Strachan had it painted blue and white, which remain UCC's colours to this day.However, this was a temporary location; the Board of Education of Upper Canada had been planning on a more permanent locale since before the school opened its doors.Initially they eyed Peter Street near the then end of King Street, but Colborne desired it to be at Russell Square, between King, Simcoe, Adelaide and John Streets; Colborne's location was accepted, and tenders for construction of the new College buildings were put out in May 1830.