Historic church at risk with deteriorating structure The Parish Church of Nossa Senhora de Sant’Ana, built in the 18th century, in Chapada da Natividade, faces deterioration and risk of collapse. Given the situation, the Tocantins Public Ministry (MPTO) recommended measures to restore the historical heritage. Municipal Law No. 176/2011 established the municipal listing and official protection of the Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora de Sant'Ana. The original construction used traditional rammed earth and adobe techniques. The MPTO points out that some walls completely or partially collapsed and that part of the building's coverage was lost. The guidance is directed to Chapada da Natividade City Hall and the Nossa Senhora de Sant'Ana Parish. A period of 10 days was established for the municipality and the parish to carry out emergency measures, such as the installation of a temporary waterproof covering and the use of materials to reinforce the shoring of the walls, ensuring protection against rain and wind. g1 contacted Mayor Elio Dionizio de Santana, who informed that the structure had already been supported and that the city hall would not be able to afford the renovation costs. He also said that the municipality will contact the State to try to establish a partnership for the restoration. MORE A period of 30 days was also stipulated for a plan to be organized and presented to guarantee the complete restoration of the construction. See below. Chapada da Natividade City Hall: Present a detailed restoration schedule; Update budget prepared in 2025 by the municipality; Provide civil engineers to monitor and supervise. Nossa Senhora de Sant'Ana Parish: Actively collaborate in raising public and private resources. Collapse In 2021, part of the church collapsed after several days of rain in the region. The case was registered in December, a period marked by sequences of rain across the state. The conservation of the building was a concern for residents. The church is at the end of one of the city's main avenues. At the time, Father Marcos Rabelo Campos, responsible for the parish, commented that the community was losing part of its history. "The community loses a piece of its history. Soon, they will talk about the church and the younger people won't know what the format was like," said the priest. Church collapsed after days of rain in 2021 Disclosure See more news from the region on g1 Tocantins.