Municipality of Waasmunster

What Municipality of Waasmunster does

Waasmunster is a Belgian municipal government entity (Gemeente Waasmunster, enterprise number BE0207447069) headquartered at Abdij van Roosenberglaan 8, 9250 Waasmunster, in the Waasland region of East Flanders. It delivers statutory local-government services to its approximately 11,000–12,000 residents, including civil registry administration, identity documents, environmental permits, social welfare, public safety coordination, waste management, and infrastructure maintenance. Operations are carried out through the main Gemeentehuis, the OCMW (Public Social Welfare Centre — a distinct legal entity under enterprise number BE0212179778), and operational sites including Vrijetijdscentrum De Meermin (a multi-purpose leisure complex housing a sports hall, theater, library, and youth services), Woonzorgcentrum 't Heuverveld (residential elderly care), Vakantieopvang 't Speelnest (vacation childcare), and a MiWa-operated recycling park.

The municipality's service delivery is increasingly digitalized through third-party SaaS platforms: the e-loket digital counter, the Eaglebe platform for event permit applications (sound deviation, public domain occupation, signage), and the Recreatex webshop for activity registrations and De Meermin Podium ticketing. Resident-facing communication spans a website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and email newsletters. Operational partners include Donkey Republic (shared e-bike network, 6 bikes at De Meermin), Lantis (regional mobility infrastructure), Sport Vlaanderen and Logo Waasland (sports promotion), and the inter-municipal Land van Reynaert cultural-heritage project (which Waasmunster began chairing in February 2025).

Revenue is generated through four streams: municipal taxes and levies (recurring), facility rental fees (sports halls, event venues), leisure-activity registration fees (sports camps, youth programs, Grabbelpas activities), and federal/regional government subsidies. Pricing is publicly disclosed through municipal tariff regulations, with certain services (e.g., Sport 60+ programs, petanque courts) offered free of charge. The municipality owns no equity and is governed by the municipal council and college of mayor and aldermen; OCMW Waasmunster operates as a wholly-owned core subsidiary. No venture, private equity, or commercial shareholders exist.

Name

Municipality of Waasmunster

Legal name

Gemeente Waasmunster

Website

https://waasmunster.be

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Waasmunster is a Belgian municipal government serving ~11,000–12,000 residents in East Flanders with statutory local services (administration, social welfare via OCMW, leisure, sports, culture) delivered through its Gemeentehuis, De Meermin leisure center, and digital platforms including Eaglebe and Recreatex.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Administration

NAICS

Public Administration (92), Administration of Public Health Programs (923120), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK), Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public administration services
• Social welfare programs
• Recreational facility management
• Community sports programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Waasmunster

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal Taxes: Revenue from local taxes and levies paid by residents and businesses in Waasmunster.
2. Facility Rental Fees: Revenue from renting sports facilities (sporthal, spiegelzaal, turnzaal), venues (De Meermin), and equipment to individuals and associations.
3. Leisure Activity Fees: Registration fees for sports camps, youth activities, Grabbelpas activities, and summer vacation programs.
4. Government Subsidies: Federal and regional government funding for municipal services, infrastructure, and social welfare programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Municipality of Waasmunster provides local government services to its residents, including administrative services (identity documents, permits, civil status), social welfare through OCMW, sports and recreational facility management at De Meermin leisure center, cultural events and performances, youth programs, and community engagement. It also manages event permits, environmental services, housing support, and tourism promotion for the Waasland region.

Product overview

Municipality of Waasmunster operates a digital municipal service platform centered around its official website (waasmunster.be), which serves as the primary gateway for citizen services. The municipality utilizes the Eaglebe platform for event permit management and the Recreatex webshop for activity registrations. Key facilities include Vrijetijdscentrum De Meermin, a multi-functional recreation center offering sports, cultural, and community services. Additional services include the Donkey Republic e-bike sharing program (6 bikes), Digibanken free digital assistance, and the UiT events calendar. The ecosystem also includes the De Meermin Podium theater, community sports facilities, youth services, and various administrative services for residents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vrijetijdscentrum De Meermin: Leisure center providing sports facilities, theater, library, and recreational activities for residents
• Woonzorgcentrum 't Heuverveld
• Dagverzorgingscentrum De Lommerte
• Reynaertjaar 2025

Products and services

• Gemeente Waasmunster Official Website Official municipal website providing citizens with access to administrative services, news, events, and community information for Waasmunster, including a digital counter (e-loket) for 24/7 online service requests.
• Vrijetijdscentrum De Meermin Multi-functional recreation center housing sports facilities (sporthal, spiegelzaal, turnzaal), theater (De Meermin Podium), library, restaurant (Bistro De Meermin), and youth services for residents of Waasmunster.
• Digibanken Digital Assistance Service Free digital assistance service providing citizens with guidance on using digital tools and online government services.
• UiT in Waasmunster Events Calendar Events calendar platform aggregating cultural, sports, and recreational activities in Waasmunster for residents and visitors.
• OCMW Social Welfare Services Public Social Welfare Centre (OCMW) providing social services, financial aid, home care, and welfare programs to residents of Waasmunster. Enterprise number BE0212179778.
• Woonzorgcentrum 't Heuverveld Residential care center providing nursing care and assisted living services for elderly residents at Molenstraat 41, 9250 Waasmunster.
• Vakantieopvang 't Speelnest Vacation childcare facility providing daytime care for children during school holidays at Abdij van Roosenberglaan 6, 9250 Waasmunster.
• Recyclagepark (Recycling Center) Recycling center operated by MiWa providing waste management and recycling services for residents at Neerstraat 11, 9250 Waasmunster.

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Land van Reynaert (Intermunicipal Project)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025As of February 19, 2025, Waasmunster became the new chair of the inter-municipal project 'Land van Reynaert'. This project celebrates the famous medieval animal epic 'Van den vos Reynaerde' which is inseparably connected to the Waasland region.
• Sport VlaanderenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2024Sport Vlaanderen collaborates with Waasmunster on sports promotion campaigns including the '10,000 Steps' program and sports infrastructure. The municipality participates in the 10,000 Steps Clash campaign organized by Sport Vlaanderen.
• Logo WaaslandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2024Logo Waasland partnered with Waasmunster on the '10,000 Steps' campaign to promote active living and a movement-friendly environment.
• LantiscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2022Lantis, the project manager and developer of the Oosterweel connection, initiated the Donkey Republic shared e-bike network project. Since August 2022, Lantis has placed 1,650 e-bikes in the Antwerp region and Waasland to motivate people to cycle during and after the Oosterweel works. Waasmunster participates with approximately 200 e-bikes.
• Donkey RepubliccoreTechnology or Integration · 1 August 2022Donkey Republic operates the shared e-bike network in Waasmunster and the broader region. Users rent bikes via the Donkey Republic app, picking up and dropping off at designated locations. In Waasmunster, 6 e-bikes are stationed at De Meermin leisure complex.
• Wase Sport Services (Intermunicipal)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBurensportdienst Waasland organizes regional sports events including the Wase Survival Run. Cooperation between Waasmunster, Hamme, Zele, Lokeren, Moerbeke, Wachtebeke, Stekene, Sint-Gillis-Waas, Sint-Niklaas, Kruibeke, Temse, Beveren, and Lochristi.
• MiWa (Intermunicipal Waste Management)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMiWa operates the recycling center in Waasmunster, providing waste management and recycling services for residents.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Stad Gent: Major Flemish city demonstrating advanced digital municipal service delivery and large-scale leisure/cultural programming. Useful broader-incumbent reference for the digital transformation trajectory Waasmunster is pursuing.
• City of Dendermonde: Nearby Flemish city in East Flanders providing overlapping municipal services including OCMW welfare, leisure facilities, and cultural programming. Broader-incumbent benchmark for service depth.
• City of Sint-Niklaas: Larger central city in the Waasland region offering overlapping municipal services at greater scale. Useful as a broader incumbent benchmark for service scope and intermunicipal positioning.

Direct peers

• Municipality of Beveren: Large Waasland municipality in the Mountainbike Network with a similarly diversified portfolio of sports, culture, and social services. Comparable for assessing scale economies in municipal service delivery.
• Municipality of Lokeren: East Flanders municipality in the Mountainbike Network Waasland with comparable service breadth. Useful peer for benchmarking leisure programming, OCMW welfare delivery, and digital service adoption.
• Municipality of Kruibeke: Small Waasland municipality in the Mountainbike Network with a similar administrative footprint. Comparable peer for evaluating cost efficiency and shared-service arrangements.
• Municipality of Lochristi: Adjacent East Flanders municipality in the Mountainbike Network Waasland, of comparable suburban character. Direct peer for assessing leisure center utilization and youth programming.
• Municipality of Hamme: Adjacent municipality in the Waasland region sharing the same police zone (PZ Hamme-Waasmunster) and Mountainbike Network Waasland. Comparable size and service scope make it the most direct peer for benchmarking municipal operations.
• Municipality of Zele: East Flanders municipality in the Mountainbike Network Waasland with comparable demographics and active-mobility infrastructure rollout. Useful peer for shared-mobility benchmarking.
• Municipality of Temse: Neighbouring Waasland municipality participating in the Mountainbike Network Waasland and Wase Sport Services intermunicipal cooperation. Similar population scale and rural-suburban character make it a direct comparator.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@gemeentewaasmunster
• Facebookfacebook.com/gemeentewaasmunster
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gemeente-waasmunster
• Instagraminstagram.com/gemeentewaasmunster
• Xx.com/gem_waasmunster

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Municipality of Waasmunster