Construction to start on Rally Around the Flags project

The Rally Around the Flags project in Payson is moving into construction, marking a major transition from planning to build. On Tuesday, May 19, the Gila County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve a construction contract with SJ Anderson Company of Mesa. The decision follows years of design work and financial planning that culminated in a formal agreement to begin the build. Board Chairman Steve Christensen noted that the meeting produced numbers and a concrete plan after a long process. With the contract in place, site work can commence and contractors mobilize for construction in Payson, signaling broad local support for a project deemed essential to the community’s future. SJ Anderson will execute the defined scope, though no price figure was disclosed in the meeting summary. The milestone underscores a multi-year effort that moves Payson toward improved infrastructure and public facilities, with the start of construction bringing expected job activity and local economic impact in the months ahead.