But there is still plenty of skepticism over whether they will actually get built.

The government pledge matches the Labor commitment to build the lifts - though the opposition had put a $25 million price tag on the project.

Transport Minister Andrew Constance said the funds for the upgrade would be delivered in the next term of government.

“Unanderra station will get the lifts it needs to ensure all customers, including those with a disability, the less mobile and parents with prams can easily access the platform,” Mr Constance said.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra Gareth Ward, who officially announced the funding at the station last week, promised the upgrade would happen.

“As someone with a disability, I deeply understand the calls by locals for better access and today we can confirm that we’ll get it done,” Mr Ward said.

However, some people aren't so sure.

Wollongong MP Paul Scully had pointed out the promise of doing it in the next term of government could mean it was still three years away from being funded.

Unanderra Access Group (UAG) co-convenor Rebecca Lachlan was pleased to hear of the funding commitment.

“I’m glad that they’ve finally come to the table and said they’re prepared to do something,” Ms Lachlan said.

But she wouldn’t believe it until she saw a sign – an actual sign.

“A sign with a commencement date to let people know it’s actually going to happen, that would be great,” she said.

“Then when there is the beginning of work being done down at the station, then I’ll be satisfied that something is actually going to happen.”

There was a similar level of skepticism online following the funding announcement.

A lot of people left comments on Facebook along the lines of "I'll believe it when I see it".

Richard Kramer from the UAG felt that, with both major parties pledging funds "it will happen some time in the near future".

"We will just have to wait and see and wait for the first sods to be turned," Mr Kramer said.