Volunteers using heavy equipment are working to replenish sand at Oahu’s famed Makaha Surfing Beach.

The sand will be moved from another part of the beach today and Tuesday to replenish about 1,800 cubic yards of sand lost to erosion.

The project is aimed at restoring the stability of the lifeguard stand, parking lot and trees while preventing future erosion along the base of the roadway.

State Sen. Maile Shimabukuro said it’s important to get the work done immediately for safety reasons during the winter surf season.

Buffalo’s Big Board Surfing Classic is scheduled to start Feb. 19 at the beach.

Shimabukuro is working with several companies that are providing manpower and equipment to the project, including PVT Land Co., Henry’s Equipment and Pueo Trucking.