For some residents, the project is a reminder that essential infrastructure work can have a very visible impact above ground. “It’s the kind of project you don’t always think about, until you hear it,” said Tamera Roman, a Santa Barbara resident. The Via Lucero Wastewater Force Main Replacement Project is designed to replace aging infrastructure and improve the reliability of Santa Barbara’s wastewater system. “It’s good it’s taken a while,” said Jeff Dominelli, a Santa Barbara resident. The $4.8 million Via Lucero Wastewater Force Main Replacement Project is funded through monthly sewer service fees paid by City of Santa Barbara wastewater customers.