 The expansion is expected to increase the number of beds from the current 498 to more than 700, and to nearly double floor space to about 2 million square feet.In addition to adding on a new section, the existing two towers will be renovated and the helicopter pad will be moved from the south parking garage to the roof of a 10-story parking garage under construction.A Women & Children's Tower with 250 private rooms is expected to open in 2022 during the second phase of University Health System's capital improvement program.