Gemeente Sliedrecht

About Gemeente Sliedrecht

Welcome to Sliedrecht Sliedrecht is a vibrant center in a strategic location in the Drechtsteden region. The independent municipality covers an area of 14 km². With over 25,000 people, Sliedrecht is a lively community. Sliedrecht is located along the Beneden-Merwede river and has strong connections by land and water, with a particular focus on maritime activities. A notable feature of Sliedrecht is its long history in the dredging industry. Well-known dredging companies such as Boskalis and IHC Merwede originated here. Sliedrecht is also known for the National Dredging Museum, where you can discover how the dredging industry originated, what technologies are used, and how it plays a role in Dutch hydraulic engineering and infrastructure.