Construction began in August is expected to be complete in the summer of 2004.
The tower will offer new space for support services such as pharmacy, house a new day surgery unit, 36 critical care beds and 36 medical/surgical beds, complete with new equipment and furniture. It will feature a large open lobby area with a registration desk and an outpatient entrance for ambulatory surgery and imaging patients.
The new tower has been designed by Watkins, Hamilton, Ross Architects of Houston.