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BABYLON, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) Two Sandy-damaged beaches on Long Island have been fully restored, and are now ready to open for Memorial Day.

As TV 10/55 Long Island Bureau Chief Richard Rose reported Tuesday night, Babylon residents are ready for some fun and sun come Memorial Day weekend.

Workers have carved the final touches into the newly-rebuilt dunes that once again protect Overlook and Cedar Beach from the oceans punishing waves.

The Army Corps of Engineers placed 5,000 cubic yards of sand along the shore, replacing what Superstorm Sandy washed away a year and a half ago.

After living through the hurricane, I cant believe its all back in once place, said Steve Civardi of Babylon.

Civardi said his family practically grew up on the beaches.

I worked at this beach when I was in high school. I went here for came to this beach before there was a bridge; we used to come here by the ferry when I was a child, he said.

Ahead of the upcoming holiday, construction workers pounded 30-foot poles into the sand, just outside one beach vendors restaurant.

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Sandy-Ravaged Babylon Beaches Fully Restored For Memorial Day Weekend