Premier praises Piper's passion over Wyee

Mr Baird clearly remembers the emotion in Mr Piper's eyes.

The now Premier knew that it wasn't a run-of-the-mill issue.

"This was deeply personal for him, and I think he was reflecting the widespread community sentiment," Mr Baird said this week during a visit to the township.

"It wasn't about securing something for himself, he was reflecting the impact and benefit it would provide to families here and the whole community, and he just wanted it done."

Although it wasn't the first time Mr Baird had heard about Wyee's sewerage issue - which had been on his radar since he was a shadow minister in 2008 - it was part of the tipping point for the then Treasurer.

"To see that personal emotion outpouring I understood very clearly how much it meant to him," Mr Baird said.

"In that sort of advocacy - it's hard not to respond. It [was] a heartfelt plea from [Mr Piper] wanting to make a difference for the families and communities he's represented so faithfully. And obviously, that's compelling."

Mr Baird was full of praise for Mr Piper during his address at the Wyee fire station.

He also met residents who will benefit from the recent decision to connect the town to a reticulated sewerage service.

"That's what you want in a local member, someone who is so passionate about the issues that they put every single part of themselves into it and I can honestly say I've only seen it on a few occasions across members on other issues," he said.

The Premier also paid tribute to the residents of Wyee, and the area itself.

"We know Wyee has enormous potential which can now be fully realised.

"Wyee is close to the M1, it has its own train station and with the area now connected to the sewerage system even more families and business will be attracted to the region," he said.

"That will boost the local economy and lead to the creation of even more jobs close to this booming area."