What was the operating profit growth rate for the Australia-New Zealand region in the quarter compared to the same quarter last year 
ions for recovery in both of these geographies later in fiscal year 2021.
Our Asia Pacific business performed better than anticipated. In Australia-New Zealand, we experienced material growth in the quarter and are up year-on-year on both revenue and operating profit. We converted our pipeline into several major wins in cloud computing and healthcare and are leveraging our global delivery capabilities. Southeast Asia remains steady with some project-related delays due to the pandemic, and we anticipate some volatility into fiscal year '21. Building on our higher-value solutions capability, we have been selected as program manager for the new Noida International Airport in Delhi, India. We will provide strategic planning, risk management, digital solutions and program management for this new greenfield development. We are applying our global integrated delivery model to provide leading solutions from around the world to this exciting project.
Last quarter, we indicated that our advanced facilities business worldwide would likely experience positive effects from responding to the global pandemic. The demand for therapeutic and vaccine facilities is increasing. And we have drawn upon our global leadership to lock in several key wins in the quarter with several more in the pipeline. These projects tend to be shorter duration, high intensity projects, allowing us to leverage innovative and integrated delivery techniques to meet demand. As an example, we are working with AstraZeneca to retrofit an existing fill-finish manufacturing facility to deliver a COVID-19 vaccine to the market as soon as late calendar year 2020 subject to clinical test results. We are also seeing an uptick in demand for data centers in semiconductor manufacturing, due to increased cloud computing requirements. We have continued optimism for these businesses.
I will now discuss our core sectors. Global mobility restrictions are easing in several regions, and we are seeing a slow recovery in all modes of transportation. Early government relief funding has sustained many critical infrastructure projects, and we are seeing continued investment in rail, including a recent award with transport for New South Wales to transform the rail network for communities across the Greater Sydney Area. Additional global government stimulus is expected to include transportation-related funding aimed at driving economic recovery, although timing, trajectory and other key details remain uncertain. While our current business remains stable. continuing resolution and stimulus funding will drive growth opportunities.
The water market continues to be resilient with long-term demand in both upgrades to water infrastructure and utility operations and maintenance. Additionally, we continue to see ongoing growth in digital solutions, including smart metering, AI, data analytics, automation and remote operations. While market indicators suggest capex pressure in 2021 and recovery into 2022, as the pandemic abates and stimulus funding becomes available, we still expect to maintain growth momentum driven by solid performance with our clients and superior expertise that effectively leverages tech-enabled solutions. The environmental sector is expected to see flat-to-moderate growth in 2021 with demand continuing steadily from federal and private clients, as well as stimulus-related to investments in green and blue infrastructure.
In addition to DoD client focus on PFAS, some states have established grant programs to address PFAS remediation. Further, we believe a focus on climate change initiatives will drive opportunities globally. We are well positioned for continued growth and to capitalize on these new opportunities through trusted relationships with long-term clients, our diversity of markets in which we can apply innovative environmental solutions and strong retention of our global pool of expertise. In the built environment, which includes government facilities, healthcare, higher education and smart cities, we are seeing demand for repurposing business space as the need for a di
ions for recovery in both of these geographies later in fiscal year 2021.
Our Asia Pacific business performed better than anticipated. In Australia-New Zealand, we experienced material growth in the quarter and are up year-on-year on both revenue and operating profit. We converted our pipeline into several major wins in cloud computing and healthcare and are leveraging our global delivery capabilities. Southeast Asia remains steady with some project-related delays due to the pandemic, and we anticipate some volatility into fiscal year '21. Building on our higher-value solutions capability, we have been selected as program manager for the new Noida International Airport in Delhi, India. We will provide strategic planning, risk management, digital solutions and program management for this new greenfield development. We are applying our global integrated delivery model to provide leading solutions from around the world to this exciting project.
Last quarter, we indicated that our advanced facilities business worldwide would likely experience positive effects from responding to the global pandemic. The demand for therapeutic and vaccine facilities is increasing. And we have drawn upon our global leadership to lock in several key wins in the quarter with several more in the pipeline. These projects tend to be shorter duration, high intensity projects, allowing us to leverage innovative and integrated delivery techniques to meet demand. As an example, we are working with AstraZeneca to retrofit an existing fill-finish manufacturing facility to deliver a COVID-19 vaccine to the market as soon as late calendar year 2020 subject to clinical test results. We are also seeing an uptick in demand for data centers in semiconductor manufacturing, due to increased cloud computing requirements. We have continued optimism for these businesses.
I will now discuss our core sectors. Global mobility restrictions are easing in several regions, and we are seeing a slow recovery in all modes of transportation. Early government relief funding has sustained many critical infrastructure projects, and we are seeing continued investment in rail, including a recent award with transport for New South Wales to transform the rail network for communities across the Greater Sydney Area. Additional global government stimulus is expected to include transportation-related funding aimed at driving economic recovery, although timing, trajectory and other key details remain uncertain. While our current business remains stable. continuing resolution and stimulus funding will drive growth opportunities.
 The water market continues to be resilient with long-term demand in both upgrades to water infrastructure and utility operations and maintenance. Additionally, we continue to see ongoing growth in digital solutions, including smart metering, AI, data analytics, automation and remote operations. While market indicators suggest capex pressure in 2021 and recovery into 2022, as the pandemic abates and stimulus funding becomes available, we still expect to maintain growth momentum driven by solid performance with our clients and superior expertise that effectively leverages tech-enabled solutions. The environmental sector is expected to see flat-to-moderate growth in 2021 with demand continuing steadily from federal and private clients, as well as stimulus-related to investments in green and blue infrastructure.
In addition to DoD client focus on PFAS, some states have established grant programs to address PFAS remediation. Further, we believe a focus on climate change initiatives will drive opportunities globally. We are well positioned for continued growth and to capitalize on these new opportunities through trusted relationships with long-term clients, our diversity of markets in which we can apply innovative environmental solutions and strong retention of our global pool of expertise. In the built environment, which includes government facilities, healthcare, higher education and smart cities, we are seeing demand for repurposing business space as the need for a di