Gemeente Sint-Katelijne-Waver

What Gemeente Sint-Katelijne-Waver does

Gemeente Sint-Katelijne-Waver is a Belgian municipality located in the province of Antwerp, within the Mechelen administrative district, providing local government services to the residents of Sint-Katelijne-Waver. The municipality employs 116 staff and operates from its main gemeentehuis at Lemanstraat 63, 2860 Sint-Katelijne-Waver, supplemented by a municipal workshop (Werkplaats) at Dreefvelden 70. Its service portfolio spans six thematic domains: Leven (life events, identity documents, civil registry, care), Ontspannen (leisure, culture, sports, events), Participeren (citizen participation via 14 burgerraden, burgerbudget, buurtbabbels, and the Participatieplatform), Ondernemen (business permits, ambulante handel, supplier onboarding), Wonen (housing, permits, waste, sustainability), and Besturen (governance, taxes, complaints, subsidies).

The municipality's digital infrastructure centers on the official website (www.sintkatelijnewaver.be), a Digitaal Loket for online service requests, a municipal mobile app, BE-Alert emergency SMS notifications, and the Hoplr neighborhood social network. Operational technology includes Matomo for privacy-compliant web analytics and Peppol for standardized electronic invoicing in municipal procurement. Citizen engagement is institutionally embedded through 14 thematic citizen councils, a biennial €60,000 citizen budget, neighborhood dialogues held twice yearly in each of four village centers, and a dedicated participation platform. Compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA is maintained across municipal web properties.

As a public government entity, the municipality is funded through local taxes (belastingen en retributies), provincial and federal government allocations, and fees for specific services such as permits, parking, and facility rentals. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. Operational partnerships span IGEMO (neighborhood work program), Zorgbedrijf Rivierenland (care services), IVarem (waste management), BlinkOut vzw (caregiver resilience), and the BODUKAP inter-municipal collaboration group. The municipality operates as a non-commercial public service provider rather than a market-facing enterprise, with no private ownership, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity.

Name

Gemeente Sint-Katelijne-Waver

Legal name

Gemeente Sint-Katelijne-Waver

Website

https://sintkatelijnewaver.be

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Gemeente Sint-Katelijne-Waver is a Belgian municipality in the province of Antwerp providing local government services — civil affairs, social services, waste management, housing, and community programs — to its residents through physical offices and a digital service portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Public Administration

NAICS

Other General Government Support (92119), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741), Services-Social Services (8300), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

City Clerk/Records, Elections & Civic Engagement (BPAIACAB), Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Crisis Management & Communications Support (Mass Notification) (BPABANAF)

Keywords

• Local government services
• Civil affairs administration
• Municipal social services
• Waste management services
• Participatory democracy programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Sint-Katelijne-Waver

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Gemeente Sint-Katelijne-Waver is a Belgian municipal government that delivers local public administration and community services to its residents, businesses, and civil society. Its core offerings encompass civil affairs (identity documents, civil registry), social services, waste management, urban planning, public works, sports and cultural facilities, housing and energy advisory, and participatory democracy mechanisms. The municipality operates an omnichannel service delivery model combining a walk-in gemeentehuis, a Digitaal Loket online portal, and specialized departmental services.

Product overview

Gemeente Sint-Katelijne-Waver operates as a municipal government offering a comprehensive portfolio of digital and administrative services through its website portal and dedicated applications. The core digital infrastructure centers on the municipal website (www.sintkatelijnewaver.be) complemented by a municipal app, digital newsletters, and the BE-Alert emergency notification system. The digital service ecosystem includes a participation platform for citizen engagement, the Sociaal buurtnetwerk Hoplr community network, and the Samen Digitaal digital inclusion program. Administrative services are delivered through Burgerzaken (civil affairs), the Digitaal loket (digital service desk), and Peppol electronic invoicing. The municipality provides participatory democracy mechanisms including Burgerbudget (citizen budget), Buurtbabbels (neighborhood dialogues), and Burgerraden (themed citizen councils). Social services encompass the Sociale dienst (social services), UiTPAS kansentarief, and Wijk-werken Rivierenland (neighborhood work program). Recreational services include Sport facilities, the Werkplaats (municipal workshop), Skwinkel shop, and waste management services through Afval/Containerpark. Housing and sustainability services are provided through Stekr and Duurzaam wonen programs. This is a multi-service municipal offering rather than a single product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Burgerzaken (Civil Affairs) Civil affairs services including identity documents, driving licenses, civil registry (births, deaths, marriages), and population register matters for residents.
• Digitaal Loket Digital service desk for online administrative requests and procedures, enabling citizens to submit applications and access municipal services online.
• Sociale dienst Social services department providing financial assistance, budget coaching, debt mediation, food aid, and support for vulnerable populations.
• Afval / Containerpark Waste management services including collection, recycling facilities, and waste reduction programs for residents and businesses.
• Burgerbudget Citizen budget initiative with biennial allocation of 60,000 EUR, allowing residents to propose and vote on community projects.
• Buurtbabbels Neighborhood dialogue sessions bringing together residents and municipal administration for informal conversations on local themes, held biannually in each of four village centers.
• Burgerraden Network of 14 thematic citizen councils covering waste, culture, environment, mobility, sports, seniors, youth, horses, agriculture, and other topics, providing advice to municipal government.
• Sport Facilities Sports facilities and programs including Maanhoevebad swimming pool, Michielsbad swimming pool, BMX track, skate park, multisport courts, and sports associations coordination.
• Stekr Housing and energy advisory service providing guidance on renting, sustainable renovation, energy consumption reduction, and housing subsidies.
• UiTPAS Rivierenland Cultural and recreational pass offering reduced-cost access to sports, culture, and leisure activities for income-eligible residents.
• Wijk-werken Rivierenland Neighborhood work program helping people with distance to the labor market gain work experience through various odd jobs, preparing them for regular employment.
• Samen Digitaal Digital literacy program offering computer courses, DigiDoktor assistance, and digital guidance for citizens to promote digital inclusion.
• Peppol Electronic Invoicing Electronic invoicing system based on the Peppol standard for standardized business document exchange with municipal suppliers.
• BE-Alert Emergency alert system for broadcasting urgent messages to citizens via SMS and other channels during crises.
• Werkplaats (Municipal Workshop) Municipal workshop facility at Dreefvelden 70 providing equipment storage, public works materials, and services for residents.
• Skwinkel Municipal shop offering local products and merchandise to residents and visitors.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• IGEMO (Intergemeentelijke Samenwerking Mechelen en Omgeving)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIGEMO runs Wijk-werken Rivierenland, a neighborhood work program that helps people with distance to the labor market gain work experience through various odd jobs, preparing them for the regular job market. The program operates office hours at the Sint-Katelijne-Waver municipality on Fridays.
• Zorgbedrijf Rivierenland (Care Company Rivierenland)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerZorgbedrijf Rivierenland operates Lokal Dienstencentrum De Plek in Sint-Katelijne-Waver, providing community care services and support for residents, especially seniors and those needing care assistance.
• BODUKAP-gemeentenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative group of municipalities working together on specific initiatives. In 2025, Sint-Katelijne-Waver partnered with BODUKAP municipalities to organize a free workshop on Asian hornet trap making to combat threats to bees and beneficial insects.
• BlinkOut vzwminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization partnering with the municipality to provide a six-session resilience trajectory for caregivers, helping them maintain balance while caring for family members with illness, disability, age-related needs, or psychological vulnerabilities.
• IVaremminorOthersRegional waste management partner responsible for waste collection services. IVarem launches campaigns to encourage proper waste sorting and conducts stricter controls on correct use of PMD (packaging) bags, as contaminated waste affects recycling quality.
• Regie Sociale Economie RivierenlandminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRegional social economy initiative providing employment support and integration services for residents facing barriers to regular employment, operating as part of the broader Rivierenland region.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gemeente Bonheiden: Neighboring Flemish municipality in the Mechelen district of comparable size and service profile. Directly comparable as a small commune offering civil affairs, social services, sports/culture, and citizen participation under the same Flemish legal framework.
• Gemeente Putte: Neighboring Flemish municipality in the Mechelen district with comparable population and service portfolio. Operates under the same Flemish commune framework with overlapping services (civil affairs, waste, culture, sports).
• Stad Lier: Nearby Flemish city in the Mechelen district with comparable municipal service portfolio. Comparable as a small Flemish urban authority offering civil affairs, social services, culture, sports, and digital loket services.
• Gemeente Heist-op-den-Berg: Nearby Flemish municipality of comparable scale operating under the same municipal framework. Comparable in service breadth (civil affairs, social services, culture, sports, waste) and digital-service maturity.
• Gemeente Duffel: Adjacent Flemish municipality in the Mechelen district with similar population scale and service mandate. Comparable in offering the same range of local government services under identical regulatory and funding structures.
• Gemeente Rumst: Flemish municipality in the Mechelen/Antwerp region with similar size and service scope. Directly comparable as a small commune providing the full municipal service catalog under the same regulatory regime.

Broad incumbents

• Provincie Antwerpen: Provincial government authority providing oversight, subsidies, and shared services to municipalities including Sint-Katelijne-Waver. Operates at a higher administrative tier with broader jurisdiction over the same geographic territory.
• Stad Antwerpen: Largest Flemish city and the provincial capital of Antwerp. Operates a far broader municipal service portfolio and digital infrastructure (Antwerpen digital loket), serving as the upper-bound incumbent for municipal digital-service capability in the region.

Others

• IGEMO (Intergemeentelijke Samenwerking Mechelen en Omgeving): Inter-municipal cooperation body for the Mechelen region. Operates shared services (Stekr housing/energy, wijk-werken) on behalf of member municipalities including Sint-Katelijne-Waver — an ecosystem enabler rather than a competitor.

Regional players

• Stad Mechelen: District capital and larger neighboring city in the same Mechelen district. Comparable as a Flemish municipal authority, but operates at a meaningfully larger scale with more developed digital services and broader service portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCUhofcCKk52m93iJOLSdNkA
• Facebookfacebook.com/GemeenteSintKatelijneWaver
• Instagraminstagram.com/gemeentesintkatelijnewaver
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gemeentebestuur-sint-katelijne-waver

Compliance1 record

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M&A

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