Municipality of Dijk en Waard

What Municipality of Dijk en Waard does

The Municipality of Dijk en Waard (Gemeente Dijk en Waard) is a Dutch local-government entity in the province of North Holland, established on 1 January 2022 through the merger of the former municipalities of Heerhugowaard and Langedijk under the Royal Decree of 18 September 2021. It serves approximately 90,000 residents with a workforce of roughly 600 FTEs, delivering the standard Dutch municipal service catalogue: civil registration (passports, ID cards, marriage ceremonies), building and environmental permits, parking permits, waste collection, public-space maintenance, social support under the Wmo, youth care, and local economic-development policy. The operating technology stack is conventional public-sector infrastructure: a Typo3-based public website, DigiD and eHerkenning for citizen and business authentication, and ReadSpeaker for accessibility. Service delivery is increasingly multi-channel, combining a central town hall with decentralized neighborhood offices (e.g., wijkkantoor Rivierenwijk).

The entity is not a commercial enterprise and does not operate a market-based revenue model. Income is derived from the national Algemene Uitkering (general grant from the Dutch central government), municipal taxes (onroerendezaakbelasting, afvalstoffenheffing, rioolheffing), regulated service fees, and earmarked grants. Recent strategic emphasis areas include sustainability (insulation subsidies, HVC heat-pipeline partnership), the social domain (Dementievriendelijke Gemeente declaration, Actieplan Zorg en Veiligheid 2026–2027), citizen participation (BIDW initiative subsidy), and physical-sports infrastructure (Sportpark De Kabel). Governance is provided by a college of Mayor Maarten Poorter, six Aldermen (wethouders) and Municipal Secretary Hélène Bakker, installed following the 2026 local elections. Strategic posture is one of post-merger consolidation with incremental service-broadening rather than transformative expansion.

Name

Municipality of Dijk en Waard

Legal name

Gemeente Dijk en Waard

Website

https://dijkenwaard.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Dijk en Waard is a Dutch municipality in North Holland, formed in 2022 from the merger of Heerhugowaard and Langedijk, serving roughly 90,000 residents with ~600 staff. It delivers statutory municipal services — civil registration, permits, waste, social care — funded by national grants and municipal taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Public Administration

NAICS

Public Administration (92)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK), Local Transportation, Parking & Mobility Administration (BPAIACAM)

Keywords

• Municipal public services
• Identity document services
• Waste management services
• Social care services
• Permit administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Heerhugowaard

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Taxes: Funded by municipal taxes including waste collection fees, property taxes (WOZ), and other local levies. The municipality also receives national government subsidies for various public services.
2. Publication Revenue: The Gemeentenieuws newspaper is published biweekly and distributed house-to-house, with advertisements supporting the publication.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Municipality of Dijk en Waard is a Dutch local government entity providing statutory public services to approximately 90,000 residents. Its core offerings include civil registration and identity documents (passports, ID cards, driver's licenses), waste management, parking permits, building and activity permits, social care (Wmo, youth services), sustainability subsidies, elections administration, and community development programs. Services are delivered through physical citizen service offices (by appointment), online portals with DigiD/eHerkenning authentication, and a biweekly municipal newspaper.

Product overview

Municipality of Dijk en Waard operates as a unified municipal government offering a comprehensive portfolio of public services to approximately 90,000 residents. The service portfolio spans identity documentation (passports, ID cards, driver's licenses), waste management, parking, sustainability programs (insulation subsidies, energy coaching), social care (Wmo, youth services), permit administration, and civic engagement platforms. The municipality provides these services through its website (built on Typo3 CMS), physical service counters (by appointment), and various digital portals including Dijk en Waard in Cijfers (statistical data portal) and Gemeentenieuws (municipal newspaper). Key digital services include online appointment scheduling, DigiD/eHerkenning authentication, and accessibility features via ReadSpeaker.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Paspoort en Identiteitskaart (Passport and Identity Card) Application and replacement services for Dutch passports and identity cards for citizens residing in Dijk en Waard.
• Rijbewijs (Driver's License) Application, replacement, and extension services for Dutch driver's licenses for residents of the municipality.
• Parkeren (Parking Services) Parking services including visitor registration, parking permits, and parking rules for residents and visitors of the municipality.
• Afval (Waste Management) Waste management services including waste guide, bulky waste collection, waste separation stations, and old paper/cardboard collection for residents.
• Vergunningen (Permits) Permit services for activities, events, environmental activities, environmental permits, and hazardous materials transport for residents and businesses.
• Duurzaam Dijk en Waard (Sustainability Programs)

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Reddingsbrigade Dijk en WaardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on joint water safety campaign for the swimming season with four education days at swimming locations in Geestmerambacht. Partners include municipality, reddingsbrigade, and Recreatieschap Geestmerambacht. Campaign officially launched on World Drowning Prevention Day July 25, with test day July 4.
• Wonen Plus WelzijncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWellbeing organization implementing the Opstartmaatje project which pairs isolated residents with volunteer companions for three months to help them rejoin community activities and social connections.
• WoonwaardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing corporation partner in Rivierenwijk neighborhood office collaboration. Long-term lease agreement signed for wijkkantoor at Spaarne 58a for minimum five years. Partnership focuses on visibility and accessibility in the neighborhood, addressing livability issues.
• MET Dijk en WaardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWellbeing organization part of the Rivierenwijk neighborhood office collaboration with municipality and Woonwaard. Contributes to community development and resident support in the neighborhood.
• ParlancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCare organization co-signing the Actieplan Zorg en Veiligheid 2026-2027 along with multiple other partners including municipality, police, GGD, GGZ, housing corporations and other welfare organizations.
• GGD Hollands NoordencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional health service co-signing the Actieplan Zorg en Veiligheid 2026-2027 for collaboration on healthcare and safety issues.
• GGZ Noord-Holland-NoordcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental healthcare organization co-signing the Actieplan Zorg en Veiligheid 2026-2027.
• Esdégé-ReigersdaalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCare organization co-signing the Actieplan Zorg en Veiligheid 2026-2027 for care and safety collaboration.
• Politie NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolice Netherlands co-signing the Actieplan Zorg en Veiligheid 2026-2027 for joint approach to safety issues at intersection of care and security.
• Omnivereniging (SVW'27 and Tornado)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports association (football club SVW'27 and handball club Tornado) co-signing cooperation agreement for Sportpark De Kabel project. Associations are client for new club building construction.
• HVCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy company laying heat pipeline from Oostertochtpad to Waardergolf swimming pool for connection to heating network, part of sustainability project to disconnect pool from gas.
• Duurzame Doeners NetworkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNetwork connecting citizens and entrepreneurs working on sustainability initiatives, supported by climate mayors Petra van Kleef and Iris van Asselt, with subsidy funding for sustainable initiatives.
• Cool kunst en cultuurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArts and culture organization hosting the Mee-Zing-Kring dementia-friendly singing circles, part of Dementievriendelijk Dijk en Waard covenant.
• Regionaal EnergieloketminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent energy advisory service organizing information evenings about solar panels and the salderingsregeling (net metering), working with the municipality to inform residents.
• BIDW (Subsidie Bewoners Inwonersinitiatieven Dijk en Waard)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidy program for resident citizen initiatives providing funding for community activities including neighborhood barbecues, sports events, and other grassroots activities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Gemeente Sittard-Geleen: Dutch municipality of ~92,000 residents formed via a prior municipal merger — directly comparable to Dijk en Waard on both scale and the post-merger integration profile, making it a relevant operational benchmark.
• Gemeente Purmerend: A Dutch municipality of comparable size (~96,000 residents) in the North Holland region, providing the same statutory set of municipal services (identity documents, waste management, social care, permits). Directly comparable on scale, service portfolio, and funding model.
• Gemeente Amstelveen: Dutch municipality in the Amsterdam metropolitan region (~90,000 residents) with a similar affluent tax base and service portfolio. Comparable on revenue mix, service standards, and DigiD-driven digital service delivery.
• Gemeente Nissewaard: South Holland municipality of ~85,000 residents that is also the product of a recent municipal merger (2015) and provides the full spectrum of citizen services. Comparable for benchmarking merger-integration economics and service delivery.
• Gemeente Helmond: Mid-sized Dutch municipality (~92,000 residents) with a similar tax-funded operating model, full portfolio of citizen services, and comparable employee base. Useful peer for benchmarking service-delivery scale and budget.
• Gemeente Meierijstad: A merged Dutch municipality (~80,000 residents) in North Brabant providing the same statutory municipal services. Comparable in scale and merger-driven organizational structure.
• Gemeente Capelle aan den IJssel: A smaller Dutch municipality (~67,000 residents) in the Rotterdam region offering the same statutory service portfolio. Comparable as a smaller-scale operational benchmark within the same national municipal funding system.

Regional players

• Gemeente Meierijstad (BIBOB/subsidy peer): Comparable Dutch municipality operating in a different region (North Brabant vs. North Holland), useful for cross-regional benchmarking of subsidy programs and citizen engagement initiatives without direct service-area overlap.

Others

• HVC (Huisvuilcentrale Noord-Holland): Regional waste and energy company owned by multiple North Holland municipalities (including Dijk en Waard's partners). Operates the waste collection and processing infrastructure that underpins the municipality's refuse service, making it a key operational counterpart rather than a competitor.

Broad incumbents

• VNG (Vereniging van Nederlandse Gemeenten): The Dutch national municipal association that represents all municipalities and coordinates shared services, lobbying, and policy. Not a direct service peer but the umbrella body that defines operating standards and funding frameworks for entities like Dijk en Waard.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/gemDijkenWaard
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gemdijkenwaard
• Instagraminstagram.com/gemeentedijkenwaard
• Xx.com/gemdijkenwaard

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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