One reason I like the plant is obvious: it's stunning, especially for something so useful. I see it as an ideal example of public art, that turns urban plumbing into monumental sculpture.
These photos were taken at different stages of construction, which is still in progress. I'm posting them in groups, by the side of the plant I took them from.
From the Pulaski Bridge, north of the plant:
From the Greenpoint Ave. Bridge, east of the plant: