 On 14 February 2007 , the Regional Secretary ( Seremi ) of the Ministry of Public Works , Beatriz Valenzuela , wrote in an article in the online newspaper El Rancahuaso , " The current state of the historic monument is bad , because of the deterioration of the roof , which over the years has had permanently leaked water and humidity . This can be easily seen in the damaged wood of its inside enclosure and the great frame of the mansard roof , which is of oak wood . " Some months later , on 23 August , Valenzuela announced that the restoration of the building would begin that same day , after it was authorized by the Regional Government ; the building would become a cultural center , housing the local public library and art galleries . The restoration work was the responsibility of development firm Atelier Consultores . 
