Remotely Openable Containment System and Installation Method

A remotely openable containment system comprising:

• a bag having a first end portion and an opposed second end portion defining a closable opening;
• material disposed in said bag;
• a closure member attached to said bag, the second end portion of said bag being engaged about said closure member to close said opening;
• and
• a bale releasably engageable with said closure member to fixably position said closure member and contain said material within said bag.

A method of remotely opening a bag with a material comprising:

• providing a bag having a handle at one end and a closure member at an opposite end position closing an opening in said bag and being secured in a closed position by a bale;
• attaching a first line to said bag handle;
• attaching a second line to said bale;
• lowering said bag by said first line until said bag reaches a desired position;
• and
• pulling on said second line to release said bale from said closure member to thereby allow said material to discharge through said opening.