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Fanshawe College opened its newest, $66.2-million campus Monday, about to welcome 1,600 students next week to the former Kingsmill’s building at 130 Dundas St.

The London Free Press took a peek inside on a tour with Fanshawe College president Peter Devlin.

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Q: What are you most excited by, proud of, as the new campus is about to open?

A: I am super proud we will be home to 1,600 students, learning, growing here. This building turned out in such an extraordinarily, beautiful, fantastic way. I am most excited about the students and the impact it will have in London.

Q: What was the biggest challenge about the building and renovation?

A: The part I was sweating the most was the early days, as the ground beneath was softer than expected and there was a challenge to install beams to support the building. That was the most challenging thing. We also took all the bricks off the (facade wall), serialized them and put them back with respect to the heritage.